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...Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary xvii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory... SATA device connection 2-51 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-52 iii
...Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary xvii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory... SATA device connection 2-51 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-52 iii
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... PCIE Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.38 ICH Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.39 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.40 ASUS O.C. Contents 3.3.11 UCLK Frequency [Auto 3-12 3.3.12 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto 3-12 3.3.13 Memory Recheck [Disabled 3-12 3.3.14 Memory Configuration Protect [Disabled 3-13 3.3.15 DRAM Timing Control 3-13 3.3.16 CPU QPI Strength [Auto 3-13 3.3.17...
... PCIE Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.38 ICH Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.39 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.40 ASUS O.C. Contents 3.3.11 UCLK Frequency [Auto 3-12 3.3.12 QPI Link Data Rate [Auto 3-12 3.3.13 Memory Recheck [Disabled 3-12 3.3.14 Memory Configuration Protect [Disabled 3-13 3.3.15 DRAM Timing Control 3-13 3.3.16 CPU QPI Strength [Auto 3-13 3.3.17...
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...TruStudio PRO™ - Please refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity™ - 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™i7 Processor ... 1800(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz, non-ECC, 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 ...
...TruStudio PRO™ - Please refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity™ - 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™i7 Processor ... 1800(O.C.)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz, non-ECC, 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 ...
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... matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your system memory to 25.6 GB/s. It also supports up to boost system performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on... the environment. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with integrated memory controller to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability...
... matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your system memory to 25.6 GB/s. It also supports up to boost system performance. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on... the environment. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with integrated memory controller to -point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability...
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...record-breaking overclock! Notice potential problems even before you 'll be able to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you a whole new tweaking experience right on your PC the old-fashioned way? ROG iDirect Tune our PC from the... 1: Product Introduction Still overclock your iPhone or iPad! The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS! Overclockers can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in detecting component failure under extreme ...
...record-breaking overclock! Notice potential problems even before you 'll be able to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you a whole new tweaking experience right on your PC the old-fashioned way? ROG iDirect Tune our PC from the... 1: Product Introduction Still overclock your iPhone or iPad! The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS! Overclockers can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in detecting component failure under extreme ...
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...COP EX allows more expansive CPU? Twice the overclocking flexibility. CPU Level Up A simple click for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they want to have a more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. BIOS Flashback Two BIOS ROM. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder...'s prayer to save two versions of the BIOS simultaneously. By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can also be used for CPU, PCH, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Overclocking is never as easy as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the...
...COP EX allows more expansive CPU? Twice the overclocking flexibility. CPU Level Up A simple click for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they want to have a more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. BIOS Flashback Two BIOS ROM. Voltiminder LED Friendly reminder...'s prayer to save two versions of the BIOS simultaneously. By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can also be used for CPU, PCH, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Overclocking is never as easy as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. For effective use a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the...or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install ...
...overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, refer to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. For effective use a more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the...or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install ...
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...; • • • BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS - • • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9 - • • • • Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS - - • • • • Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS - - • • • • GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS - - • • • • ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-13
...; • • • BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS - • • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9 - • • • • Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS - - • • • • Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS - - • • • • GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS - - • • • • ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-13
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ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-15 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS 7 - • • • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS 7 - • • • • ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS - - • &#... into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 3 DIMMs: Supports three (3) modules inserted into the black slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the black slots (A1, B1 and C1) and the gray slot A2...
ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-15 Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS 7 - • • • • Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS 7 - • • • • ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS - - • &#... into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 3 DIMMs: Supports three (3) modules inserted into the black slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the black slots (A1, B1 and C1) and the gray slot A2...
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...definition. 3. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. Northbridge LED Northbridge LED has two different voltage displays. Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location ...CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. 4. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. The southbridge LED shows either the 1.11V IOH voltage or the 1.50V IOH PCIE voltage. CPU LED The CPU...
...definition. 3. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. Northbridge LED Northbridge LED has two different voltage displays. Memory LED The Memory LED has one voltage display: DRAM Voltage. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for the location ...CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. 4. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. The southbridge LED shows either the 1.11V IOH voltage or the 1.50V IOH PCIE voltage. CPU LED The CPU...
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... Debug table below for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10.
... Debug table below for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10.
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... E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-27 EF Reserved for future AMI progress codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume...Description 1D - 2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes 2B - 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 31 Memory Installed 32 - 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 - 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 50 ...
... E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is started 3F - 4E OEM post memory initialization codes 4F DXE IPL is called by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-27 EF Reserved for future AMI progress codes E8 S3 Resume Failed E9 S3 Resume...Description 1D - 2A OEM pre-memory initialization codes 2B - 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) 31 Memory Installed 32 - 36 CPU post-memory initialization 37 - 3A Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B - 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 50 ...
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...or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-31 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.... The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! &#...
...or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-31 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.... The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! &#...
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... codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
... codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure...
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...Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: ...CPU Configuration DRAM Frequency [Auto] UCLK Frequency [Auto] QPI Link Data Rate [Auto] Memory Recheck [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Profile ASUS O.C. Extreme OV [Disabled] Extreme OC [Auto] CPU temp.: 53˚C/127˚F...
...Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: ...CPU Configuration DRAM Frequency [Auto] UCLK Frequency [Auto] QPI Link Data Rate [Auto] Memory Recheck [Disabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Profile ASUS O.C. Extreme OV [Disabled] Extreme OC [Auto] CPU temp.: 53˚C/127˚F...
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... (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set overclocking parameters. If you to individually set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. Allows you select a CPU level other than [Auto]. 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ...Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to activate or deactivate the CPU Turbo Power Limit. If you to select the X.M.P. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION...
... (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set overclocking parameters. If you to individually set the profile(s) supported by your memory module(s) for the system. Allows you select a CPU level other than [Auto]. 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] ...Memory Profile [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] and allows you to activate or deactivate the CPU Turbo Power Limit. If you to select the X.M.P. Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION...
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... set the DDR3 operating frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow Mode] [4800MT/s] [5866MT/s] [6400MT/s] 3.3.13 Memory Recheck [Disabled] Memory Recheck helps fix the "DRAM not found" error Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
... set the DDR3 operating frequency. Use the and keys to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow Mode] [4800MT/s] [5866MT/s] [6400MT/s] 3.3.13 Memory Recheck [Disabled] Memory Recheck helps fix the "DRAM not found" error Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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... system to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-13 Changing the values in this menu may need to adjust the IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. The values range from ...Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this happens, revert to the default settings. 3.3.16 CPU QPI Strength [Auto] Allows you to lock or unlock the memory configuration. Use the and keys to set the first two slots PCIE strength. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.3.15 DRAM Timing Control The ...
... system to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-13 Changing the values in this menu may need to adjust the IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. The values range from ...Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this happens, revert to the default settings. 3.3.16 CPU QPI Strength [Auto] Allows you to lock or unlock the memory configuration. Use the and keys to set the first two slots PCIE strength. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.3.15 DRAM Timing Control The ...
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... the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] - [4] Set the PIO mode to the processor. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to the device occurs one sector at a time. The DMA mode consists of data. [Disabled] Disable this function... transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-19
... the PIO (Programmed input/output) modes, which correspond to different data transfer rates. [0] [1] - [4] Set the PIO mode to the processor. DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to the device occurs one sector at a time. The DMA mode consists of data. [Disabled] Disable this function... transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-19
