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... DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. E6488 Second Edition March 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
... DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES... repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. E6488 Second Edition March 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
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Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.4 EPU 4-9 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-10 4.3.6 Probe II 4-11 4.3.7 ROG Connect 4-12 4.3.8 ThunderBolt LAN--Bigfoot Killer Network Manager....... 4-...
Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 DIGI+ VRM 4-4 4.3.3 TurboV EVO 4-7 4.3.4 EPU 4-9 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-10 4.3.6 Probe II 4-11 4.3.7 ROG Connect 4-12 4.3.8 ThunderBolt LAN--Bigfoot Killer Network Manager....... 4-...
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...should be co-located or operating in a manner inconsistent with Canadian ICES-003. xii This class B digital apparatus complies with this manual to meet RF exposure requirements. The user is cautioned that is installed outdoors is subject to the following two conditions: • ... device may cause undesired operation of the device. Equipment (or its antenna(s) must not be used only as specified within this manual could lead to excessive RF exposure conditions. Operation is subject to licensing. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not...
...should be co-located or operating in a manner inconsistent with Canadian ICES-003. xii This class B digital apparatus complies with this manual to meet RF exposure requirements. The user is cautioned that is installed outdoors is subject to the following two conditions: • ... device may cause undesired operation of the device. Equipment (or its antenna(s) must not be used only as specified within this manual could lead to excessive RF exposure conditions. Operation is subject to licensing. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not...
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... should not be placed in different regions. REACH Complying with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button ... between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on it may become wet. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. xiv ...
... should not be placed in different regions. REACH Complying with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that came with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button ... between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on it may become wet. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. xiv ...
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... Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
... Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
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...65533;h�n�o�l�o�g�y 4 PCIe x16 slots ready for details. 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots, support x16; Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core... un-buffered memory modules Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) for 4 single PCB 2-slot width ��g�ra��p...
...65533;h�n�o�l�o�g�y 4 PCIe x16 slots ready for details. 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots, support x16; Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core... un-buffered memory modules Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) for 4 single PCB 2-slot width ��g�ra��p...
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... for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always...
... for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always...
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..., you intend to [IDE] by default. Refer to section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. 2. ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
..., you intend to [IDE] by default. Refer to section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. 2. ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
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...update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS ...Setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window,...
...update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS ...Setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window,...
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...Up [Auto] Allows you to disable C1E and TM functions at the same time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-11 Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 3.3.5 CPU Turbo ...you select a CPU level other than [Auto]. 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Other relevant parameters will be adjusted automatically according to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted ...
...Up [Auto] Allows you to disable C1E and TM functions at the same time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-11 Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Use the and keys to adjust the value. 3.3.5 CPU Turbo ...you select a CPU level other than [Auto]. 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Other relevant parameters will be adjusted automatically according to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted ...
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...] Allows you to adjust the Uncore Clock Ratio. 3.3.12 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P] or [Manual]. 3.3.7 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to enhance the Internal Base Clock (BCLK) overclocking.
...] Allows you to adjust the Uncore Clock Ratio. 3.3.12 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P] or [Manual]. 3.3.7 BCLK Frequency [XXX] Allows you to enhance the Internal Base Clock (BCLK) overclocking.
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...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual] to enable or disable the Chassis fan controller. [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-fan controller. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-fan controller....appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to customize the CPU fan speed. Fan Speed Control RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Power Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control ...
...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual] to enable or disable the Chassis fan controller. [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-fan controller. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-fan controller....appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to customize the CPU fan speed. Fan Speed Control RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Power Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control ...
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... this function. If you set to [User Mode]. Configuration options: [60˚C] [70˚C] [80˚C] [90˚C] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-39 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to customize the ...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual] to select the optional fan control mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Duty Mode] [User Mode] You need to connect the thermal sensor...
... this function. If you set to [User Mode]. Configuration options: [60˚C] [70˚C] [80˚C] [90˚C] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-39 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to customize the ...[Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual] to select the optional fan control mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Duty Mode] [User Mode] You need to connect the thermal sensor...
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...ASUS website at any time without notice. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to avail all motherboard features. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to use the devices. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.... The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-1 The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to install. The contents of the support DVD are subject ...
...ASUS website at any time without notice. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to avail all motherboard features. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to use the devices. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.... The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-1 The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to install. The contents of the support DVD are subject ...
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Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. The screenshots in different languages. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Some software manuals are provided in this section are for...
Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Double-click the language to get the necessary software manuals. The screenshots in different languages. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Some software manuals are provided in this section are for...
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...of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the Windows® notification area. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in -one ...interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to customize the settings of AI Suite II. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for detailed software configuration. Place the support DVD to the software manual...
...of the applications in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in the Windows® notification area. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-3 The AI Suite II icon appears in -one ...interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to customize the settings of AI Suite II. The actual screenshots vary with the software application for detailed software configuration. Place the support DVD to the software manual...
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Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance or Standard to change based on your CPU specification. • Do not ...
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for heavy system loading to get more transient and better thermal performance or Standard to change based on your CPU specification. • Do not ...
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... in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-7 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Use the Save Profile function ... adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments in More Settings. TurboV TurboV allows you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
... in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-7 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Use the Save Profile function ... adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments in More Settings. TurboV TurboV allows you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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... to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings, and then click the Advanced Mode tab to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Advanced mode... values Click to restore all start-up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1. Click More Settings, and then click the CPU Ratio tab. 2.
... to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Using Advanced Mode Click More Settings, and then click the Advanced Mode tab to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Advanced mode... values Click to restore all start-up settings Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. 1. Click More Settings, and then click the CPU Ratio tab. 2.
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... by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-9 Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . ...engine is detected. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current...
... by clicking Tool > EPU on the AI Suite II main menu bar. This utility provides several modes that satisfies different computing needs. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-9 Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . ...engine is detected. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each mode Displays the system properties of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current...