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... of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). E6488 Second Edition March 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS...
... of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). E6488 Second Edition March 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS...
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Contents 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 ... 2-48 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-50 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-51 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-52 iii
Contents 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 ... 2-48 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-50 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-51 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-52 iii
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... in the USA." The use of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to operate this unit not expressly...
... in the USA." The use of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to operate this unit not expressly...
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... digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its antenna(s) must follow the specific operating instructions for products marketed to the US/ CANADA. This class B digital apparatus complies with IC radiation exposure limits set out in the Radio Interference...
... digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its antenna(s) must follow the specific operating instructions for products marketed to the US/ CANADA. This class B digital apparatus complies with IC radiation exposure limits set out in the Radio Interference...
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...the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity™ - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. 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® ...;P��ro��c�e�s�s�o�r Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for 4 single PCB 2-slot width ��g�ra��p�h�ic�s��c�a...
...the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity™ - Some hyper DIMMs only support one DIMM per channel. 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® ...;P��ro��c�e�s�s�o�r Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for 4 single PCB 2-slot width ��g�ra��p�h�ic�s��c�a...
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Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Card Bluetooth USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Dedicated network processing unit (NPU) - �A�d�v�a�n�c�e�d...
Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Card Bluetooth USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Dedicated network processing unit (NPU) - �A�d�v�a�n�c�e�d...
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Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Manageability BIOS Features ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button ... (continued on the next page) xix Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 2 x Wi-Fi antenna jacks 1 x Clr CMOS switch 2 x External...
Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Manageability BIOS Features ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button ... (continued on the next page) xix Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 2 x Wi-Fi antenna jacks 1 x Clr CMOS switch 2 x External...
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Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ��p�o�rt�s 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 �... light connector 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: - Drivers and Applications Kaspersky Anti-Virus ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite II Ai Charger Wi-Fi Agent extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xx
Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ��p�o�rt�s 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 �... light connector 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: - Drivers and Applications Kaspersky Anti-Virus ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite II Ai Charger Wi-Fi Agent extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xx
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PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. SLI/CF x16 - PCIex16 Slot # Single VGA 1 x16 2 - 3 - 4 - See page 2-46 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the ...- PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slot that supports a PCI Express x1 card complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the following configuration table for better thermal environment. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Quad CFX x8 x8 x8 x8 • We...
PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. SLI/CF x16 - PCIex16 Slot # Single VGA 1 x16 2 - 3 - 4 - See page 2-46 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the ...- PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slot that supports a PCI Express x1 card complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the following configuration table for better thermal environment. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Quad CFX x8 x8 x8 x8 • We...
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... DXE initialization is started 6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B - 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 - 77 PCH DXE Initialization ...(PCH module specific) 78 ACPI module initialization 79 CSM initialization 7A - 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 80 - 8F OEM DXE initialization codes...
... DXE initialization is started 6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B - 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 - 77 PCH DXE Initialization ...(PCH module specific) 78 ACPI module initialization 79 CSM initialization 7A - 7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 80 - 8F OEM DXE initialization codes...
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... 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the ThunderBolt card to the USB connectors. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-35...
... 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the ThunderBolt card to the USB connectors. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-35...
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... and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with 1000W... fit these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to ensure the...
... and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with 1000W... fit these connectors in only one orientation. The power supply plugs are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 600 W. • Do not forget to ensure the...
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...]d Enabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective.... 3.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that menu. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a submenu.
...]d Enabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-9 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective.... 3.2.5 Submenu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that menu. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a submenu.
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Select a device item then press to the system. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Main SATA 1 Device :Hard Disk Vendor :HDT722516DLA380 Size :164.7GB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4...←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- There is installed in the system. Disable this function. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of Serial ATA ...
Select a device item then press to the system. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Main SATA 1 Device :Hard Disk Vendor :HDT722516DLA380 Size :164.7GB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4...←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- There is installed in the system. Disable this function. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed. [Auto] Allows automatic selection of Serial ATA ...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 3.4.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Main BIOS Information Version : 0224 Build Date: 02/09/11 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory ...
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 3.4.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Main BIOS Information Version : 0224 Build Date: 02/09/11 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory ...
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.... [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Spatial Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. [Disabled] Only one...and BCLK Frequency. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Streamer Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in order to your CPU model. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled...
.... [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Spatial Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. [Disabled] Only one...and BCLK Frequency. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Streamer Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in order to your CPU model. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-25 The number of the CPU cores varies with your CPU. When C1 Auto Demotion is set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to C3 based.... Active Processor Cores [All] [All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor package. [1] Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package. [2]-[5] Activate 2-5 CPU cores in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function.
...] This item appears only when you set to [Enabled], the CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-25 The number of the CPU cores varies with your CPU. When C1 Auto Demotion is set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to C3 based.... Active Processor Cores [All] [All] Activate all CPU cores in the processor package. [1] Activate only 1 CPU core in the processor package. [2]-[5] Activate 2-5 CPU cores in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this function.
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Select an item then press to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/ STR resume. 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
Select an item then press to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/ STR resume. 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
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RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Tools GO_Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed :133MHz PCIE Speed :100MHz CPU Voltage :1.230V CPU PLL Voltage :1.812V QPI/DRAM Voltage :1.... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-47 CPU PLL Voltage; DRAM Bus Voltage Allows you to save the adjusted values for specific items as a GO_Button file. Save Above Settings Allows you to use the and keys to adjust the values...
RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Tools GO_Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed :133MHz PCIE Speed :100MHz CPU Voltage :1.230V CPU PLL Voltage :1.812V QPI/DRAM Voltage :1.... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-47 CPU PLL Voltage; DRAM Bus Voltage Allows you to save the adjusted values for specific items as a GO_Button file. Save Above Settings Allows you to use the and keys to adjust the values...
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... better thermal performance or Standard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to change based on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts...
... better thermal performance or Standard to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to change based on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty Control adjusts...