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Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. This motherboard should only be placed in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin ...the chemical substances in any damage, contact your retailer. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the...
Do not place the product in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. This motherboard should only be placed in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin ...the chemical substances in any damage, contact your retailer. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of electronic products. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the...
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... information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this ...
... information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this ...
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... you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. You can decide whether to continue. 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. The actual BIOS information vary by models. ...8226; Refer to complete the 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 the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS ...
... you want to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. You can decide whether to continue. 4. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. The actual BIOS information vary by models. ...8226; Refer to complete the 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 the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS ...
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To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITI VER: 0224 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 02/09/2011 PATH: A:\ A: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note ... single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-5 The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in any of these two ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST...
To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITI VER: 0224 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 02/09/2011 PATH: A:\ A: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note ... single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-5 The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in any of these two ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST...
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...or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file...If you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support...
...or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and power on the ASUS official website. The system requires you press to the USB port. 3. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file...If you to restore the BIOS file when it to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support...
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... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Even if you see on the system chassis. If you are not prompted to ensure optimum performance. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-7 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this motherboard apply for most conditions to use as possible. If the system becomes unstable after...When you start up the computer, the system provides you can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to enter the Setup utility; For example, you with its test routines.
... to ensure system compatibility and stability. Even if you see on the system chassis. If you are not prompted to ensure optimum performance. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-7 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this motherboard apply for most conditions to use as possible. If the system becomes unstable after...When you start up the computer, the system provides you can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to enter the Setup utility; For example, you with its test routines.
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...DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-1 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click... presented in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an item to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Utilities menu shows the applications and...
...DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-1 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click... presented in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an item to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. The Utilities menu shows the applications and...
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... support DVD to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The AI Suite II icon appears 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-one interface that will conveniently guide you enter...the AI Suite II main menu bar. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-3 Click the icon to complete installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard ...
... support DVD to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. The AI Suite II icon appears 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-one interface that will conveniently guide you enter...the AI Suite II main menu bar. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on your computer has enabled the Autorun feature. 2. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-3 Click the icon to complete installation. Click each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard ...
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... current of every VRM phase and the thermal of working VRM phase. 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...
... current of every VRM phase and the thermal of working VRM phase. 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...
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... and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-7 TurboV TurboV allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI... all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
... and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-7 TurboV TurboV allows you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.3 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI... all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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You can select 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 CPU power Multiple system operating modes ...installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-9 Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of each...
You can select 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 CPU power Multiple system operating modes ...installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-9 Displays current mode The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display of each...
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... of fan speed to select a preset mode for detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support The built-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for your PC's system loading. Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to achieve a quiet and cool...
... of fan speed to select a preset mode for detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support The built-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for your PC's system loading. Using FAN Xpert Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to achieve a quiet and cool...
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... sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-11 The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is a utility that your changes Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Launching Probe II...
... sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-11 The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is a utility that your changes Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. Launching Probe II...
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Main Control Panel Link to ROG official website Switch the display panel Configure the Settings Adjust the volume Activate DS3D GX Enable SVN Select and switch Configuration area the audio output and input ...
Main Control Panel Link to ROG official website Switch the display panel Configure the Settings Adjust the volume Activate DS3D GX Enable SVN Select and switch Configuration area the audio output and input ...
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Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support B.
Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support B.
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... processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • You should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. For ...game.amd.com for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at least the minimum power required by your system. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports...
... processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Close all existing graphics card drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to your system. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-1 Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • You should have to uninstall all current applications. 2. For ...game.amd.com for better thermal environment. • Visit the ATI Game website at least the minimum power required by your system. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd.com. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports...
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... multigraphics cards. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-3 Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards...
... multigraphics cards. Right-click on the Windows® desktop and select Catalyst(TM) Control Center. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-3 Click Go to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology After installing your graphics cards...
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.... 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ...multi-graphics card installation. 3. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-5
.... 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards ...multi-graphics card installation. 3. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-5
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...™ operating system. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to install the device drivers. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. Right click on each graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card...
...™ operating system. Align and firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to install the device drivers. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. Right click on each graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card...