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... Notices...ix Safety information xiii About this guide xv 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...
... Notices...ix Safety information xiii About this guide xv 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...
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...PDIF is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. • Never dispose of the battery in your motherboard) and is an optional component (may or may not be included in fire. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your area. xiii These devices could explode ...
...PDIF is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. • Never dispose of the battery in your motherboard) and is an optional component (may or may not be included in fire. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your area. xiii These devices could explode ...
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... website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. If you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. xiv This motherboard should only be used in environments with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that...
... website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. If you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. xiv This motherboard should only be used in environments with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that...
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... description of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following...
... description of the support DVD that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Optional...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... 1 x USB to �r �K�it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in -1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables Accessories ...65533;i�n�1�A�S�U�S��Q�-C�o�n�n�e�c�to USB cable for buying an ROG Rampage III Black Edition motherboard! Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1 x ...
... 1 x USB to �r �K�it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in -1 SATA 6Gb/s signal cables Accessories ...65533;i�n�1�A�S�U�S��Q�-C�o�n�n�e�c�to USB cable for buying an ROG Rampage III Black Edition motherboard! Before you for ThunderBolt 1 x CrossFire Cable 1 x SLI Cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 3Gb/s signal cables 1 x ...
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... improved performance by utilizing serial point-to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance. LGA1366 Intel® Core™ i7 Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in line with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth ...; Core™ i7 processor is one of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with integrated memory controller to 25.6 GB/s. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is...
... improved performance by utilizing serial point-to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance. LGA1366 Intel® Core™ i7 Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in line with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth ...; Core™ i7 processor is one of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with integrated memory controller to 25.6 GB/s. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is...
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...able to run both ? SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of jaw-dropping graphics at 4.8Gbps with the ROG Rampage III Black Edition, you can discover the enemy's position much easier and react earlier, making it just like another weapon in a ...Rampage III Black Edition 1-3 Fret no longer because with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. The board features SLI/ CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you hear better and win easier! Built to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Double Bandwidth This motherboard...
...able to run both ? SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of jaw-dropping graphics at 4.8Gbps with the ROG Rampage III Black Edition, you can discover the enemy's position much easier and react earlier, making it just like another weapon in a ...Rampage III Black Edition 1-3 Fret no longer because with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. The board features SLI/ CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you hear better and win easier! Built to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Double Bandwidth This motherboard...
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... the ultimate user experience. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Now you enter the OS! Gamers yearn to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can save valuable minutes in -game experience to you a whole new tweaking experience right on your spanking new Intel CPU to keep gaming framerates...
... the ultimate user experience. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Now you enter the OS! Gamers yearn to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can save valuable minutes in -game experience to you a whole new tweaking experience right on your spanking new Intel CPU to keep gaming framerates...
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...via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 8 sets of the motherboard at hand The iROG is under license. Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Diverse Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Enjoyment, New Technology ... Monitor the status of their respective owners. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of your main system to a notebook through notebook. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-5 ProbeIt Get all hands-on both desktops and notebooks.
...via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 8 sets of the motherboard at hand The iROG is under license. Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Diverse Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Enjoyment, New Technology ... Monitor the status of their respective owners. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of your main system to a notebook through notebook. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-5 ProbeIt Get all hands-on both desktops and notebooks.
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... the processor you wanted to OC to increase chipset voltage without the worries of the BIOS simultaneously. The COP EX allows overclockers to , and the motherboard will do the rest! The COP EX allows more expansive CPU? Overclocker's prayer to overclockers! BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to have a more freedom...
... the processor you wanted to OC to increase chipset voltage without the worries of the BIOS simultaneously. The COP EX allows overclockers to , and the motherboard will do the rest! The COP EX allows more expansive CPU? Overclocker's prayer to overclockers! BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to have a more freedom...
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When used with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-7 It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for more shorting pins or moving jumpers! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio ... 3 additional devices of your PC! Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.4 ASUS special features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in Play with ultra-real cinematic in -game audio. Loadline Calibration Optimal power...
When used with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-7 It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for more shorting pins or moving jumpers! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio ... 3 additional devices of your PC! Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.4 ASUS special features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in Play with ultra-real cinematic in -game audio. Loadline Calibration Optimal power...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-42 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-60 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-61 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-42 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-60 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-61 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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...static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 2.1 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 component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-1
...static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 2.1 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 component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-1
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors. ...Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before...
... immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors. ...Ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before...
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2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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... only. • According to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 3GB system memory if you are supported for ...;ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage the CPU permanently. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with ...
... only. • According to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information For more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 3GB system memory if you are supported for ...;ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may damage the CPU permanently. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with ...