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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 ... 4-34 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-35 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 ...
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 ... 4-34 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-35 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 ...
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...It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. xv These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that 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 following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the ...
...It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. xv These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that 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 following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the ...
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...;y 4 PCIe x16 slots ready for details. 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots, support x16; X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity™ - Creative ALchemy - Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN ...8482;��i�7�P��ro��c�e�s�s�o�r Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58/ICH10R Up to 6.4 GT/s with QuickPath Interconnection Triple channel ...
...;y 4 PCIe x16 slots ready for details. 4 x PCIe2.0 x16 slots, support x16; X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity™ - Creative ALchemy - Blu-ray audio layer content protection - Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN ...8482;��i�7�P��ro��c�e�s�s�o�r Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X58/ICH10R Up to 6.4 GT/s with QuickPath Interconnection Triple channel ...
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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 ��p�o�r�ts� 8 x SATA connectors:...x ROG 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" (...
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 ��p�o�r�ts� 8 x SATA connectors:...x ROG 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" (...
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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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...Label 2 x Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x Optional NB Fan Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage III Black Edition Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn�e�ct�ca�b�le 1 x USB to USB...
...Label 2 x Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x Optional NB Fan Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage III Black Edition Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn�e�ct�ca�b�le 1 x USB to USB...
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... providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact ...of your presence felt, in competitions. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It also supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the ...
... providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact ...of your presence felt, in competitions. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It also supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the ...
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... in Headphone Amp. SLI or CrossFireX? Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is also backward compatible with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-3 True USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Data Rates! SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of jaw-dropping graphics at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. The board features SLI/ CrossFireX on Demand technology...
... in Headphone Amp. SLI or CrossFireX? Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is also backward compatible with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-3 True USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Data Rates! SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of jaw-dropping graphics at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. The board features SLI/ CrossFireX on Demand technology...
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....DIMM Post Easily check the status of the LAN/Audio combo ThunderBolt offers higher throughput and decreased latency is about to the Bluetooth support that record-breaking overclock! With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS,... potentially keeping that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you ! Thanks to bring the best in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of analog...
....DIMM Post Easily check the status of the LAN/Audio combo ThunderBolt offers higher throughput and decreased latency is about to the Bluetooth support that record-breaking overclock! With GPU.DIMM Post, quickly and easily check your graphics cards and memory DIMMs status in the BIOS,... potentially keeping that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you ! Thanks to bring the best in detecting component failure under extreme conditions. Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of analog...
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... to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to ROG die hards. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! It even comes with optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function on up to 3 additional devices ... 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 audio. 8-channel Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your choice! ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-7 It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for more shorting ...
... to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to ROG die hards. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! It even comes with optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function on up to 3 additional devices ... 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 audio. 8-channel Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your choice! ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-7 It features EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for more shorting ...
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...SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Memory configurations You may ...manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - We recommend you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at the vendor-marked or at http...
...SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Memory configurations You may ...manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: - We recommend you install 4GB or more details, refer to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at the vendor-marked or at http...
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...-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 1.65 • • • • ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-9 Size SS/DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS 8-8-8-24 1.55~1.75 • • CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS...
...-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 1.65 • • • • ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-9 Size SS/DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM A-DATA AX3U1866PB2G8-DP2(XMP) 2GB DS 8-8-8-24 1.55~1.75 • • CORSAIR TR3X6G1866C9DVer4.1(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS...
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...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 as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • 6 DIMMs: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the gray slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition...
...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 as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • 6 DIMMs: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the gray slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition...
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... unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards...
... unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Failure to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards...
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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 ... the following configuration table for better thermal environment. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. x16 - 3 way SLI/CFX x8 x8 x16 -
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 ... the following configuration table for better thermal environment. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. x16 - 3 way SLI/CFX x8 x8 x16 -
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... 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Refer to section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set Configure SATA as in...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to [RAID Mode]. ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-6 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode].
... 2: Hardware information If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set Configure SATA as in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Refer to section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set Configure SATA as in...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set , refer to [RAID Mode]. ICH10R Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-6 [black]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode].
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... cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the ThunderBolt card 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 the USB connector. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin... USB78; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-35 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
... cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the ThunderBolt card 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 the USB connector. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin... USB78; Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-35 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
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...(20-1 pin USB3_910) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You ...can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. The S/PDIF module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 5. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Digital...
...(20-1 pin USB3_910) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this USB 3.0 connector, you can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You ...can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. The S/PDIF module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 5. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Digital...
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...ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-37 CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3; 4-pin OPT_ FAN1/2/3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 6. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports... the CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ...
...ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-37 CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3; 4-pin OPT_ FAN1/2/3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 6. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports... the CPU fan of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ...