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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 2-2... 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 2-2... 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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... 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 FAN Xpert 4-10 4.3.6 Probe II 4-11 4.3.7 ROG Connect 4-12 4.3.8 ThunderBolt LAN--Bigfoot Killer Network Manager....... 4-15 4.3.9 ThunderBolt Audio 4-18 4.3.10 ROG Wi-Fi Agent 4-22 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-25 4.4 RAID configurations 4-27 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...
... 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 FAN Xpert 4-10 4.3.6 Probe II 4-11 4.3.7 ROG Connect 4-12 4.3.8 ThunderBolt LAN--Bigfoot Killer Network Manager....... 4-15 4.3.9 ThunderBolt Audio 4-18 4.3.10 ROG Wi-Fi Agent 4-22 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-25 4.4 RAID configurations 4-27 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...
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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... panel; 2 at midboard) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 11 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel, 1 reserved for ROG Connect) ROG Connect - �R�C��P�o�s�t�e�r - �R�C��R�e�m�o�t�e - �R�C��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... panel; 2 at midboard) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 11 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel, 1 reserved for ROG Connect) ROG Connect - �R�C��P�o�s�t�e�r - �R�C��R�e�m�o�t�e - �R�C��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 Loadline Calibration ROG Extreme OC kit - �L�N�2�M�...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 ...
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 Loadline Calibration ROG Extreme OC kit - �L�N�2�M�...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 ...
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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 ... Mode Header 1 x START (Power On) button 1 x RESET button 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 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" (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 ... Mode Header 1 x START (Power On) button 1 x RESET button 1 x EZ Plug connector (4-pin Molex Power connector) 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x Audio front panel (AAFP) 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: -
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ROG Rampage III Black Edition
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ROG Rampage III Black Edition
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... technologies, making it another standout in -1 ROG Cable 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! Before you for ThunderBolt 1...;c�to�r �K�it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 + ESATA module 1 x 3-Way SLI...
... technologies, making it another standout in -1 ROG Cable 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! Before you for ThunderBolt 1...;c�to�r �K�it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 + ESATA module 1 x 3-Way SLI...
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...card designed for popular game types and Xear 3D Surround tech, ROG ThunderBolt lets you 'll be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-3 SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why choose when you can be .... Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is also backward compatible with the ROG Rampage III Black Edition, you hear better and win easier! The board features SLI/ CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI...
...card designed for popular game types and Xear 3D Surround tech, ROG ThunderBolt lets you 'll be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0-the latest connectivity standard. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-3 SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why choose when you can be .... Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! Sound GREATER The ROG ThunderBolt is also backward compatible with the ROG Rampage III Black Edition, you hear better and win easier! The board features SLI/ CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI...
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... bring the best in the BIOS, potentially keeping that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you enter the OS! Overclockers can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from your iPhone or iPad! ... the BIOS! It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. Note: Network Processing Unit (NPU) 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features GPU.DIMM Post Easily check the status of . Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with a high-end CPU...
... bring the best in the BIOS, potentially keeping that comes with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you enter the OS! Overclockers can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from your iPhone or iPad! ... the BIOS! It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. Note: Network Processing Unit (NPU) 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features GPU.DIMM Post Easily check the status of . Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with a high-end CPU...
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...iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it the hardcore way! Tweak it offers system maintenance and management with ROG Connect. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of detection points so you to get quick yet accurate readings using... takes the guesswork out of Wi-Fi anywhere on with no additional adapters. ProbeIt Get all hands-on both desktops and notebooks. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-5 ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Diverse Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Enjoyment, New Technology Lifestyle Onboard Bluetooth v3.0 +...
...iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it the hardcore way! Tweak it offers system maintenance and management with ROG Connect. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are those of detection points so you to get quick yet accurate readings using... takes the guesswork out of Wi-Fi anywhere on with no additional adapters. ProbeIt Get all hands-on both desktops and notebooks. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-5 ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - Bluetooth v3.0 + HS Diverse Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Enjoyment, New Technology Lifestyle Onboard Bluetooth v3.0 +...
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... to have a more expansive CPU? The COP EX allows overclockers to save & boot from. Upgrade your system to chipsets and GPU! It can overclock with ROG's CPU Level Up! Twice the overclocking flexibility. By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can be stored with burn proof protection to optimal performance. See the new...
... to have a more expansive CPU? The COP EX allows overclockers to save & boot from. Upgrade your system to chipsets and GPU! It can overclock with ROG's CPU Level Up! Twice the overclocking flexibility. By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can be stored with burn proof protection to optimal performance. See the new...
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...EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for extreme CPU overclocking! When used with optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function on up to ROG die hards. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to detect temperature on your choice! With ... enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.4 ASUS special features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in Play with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-7 The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy...
...EAX 5.0 and OpenAL for extreme CPU overclocking! When used with optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function on up to ROG die hards. SupremeFX X-Fi 2 also implements gold-plated jacks and high quality capacitors to detect temperature on your choice! With ... enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.4 ASUS special features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in Play with THX TruStudio Pro, which makes games, music and movies sound way better! ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-7 The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy...
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... CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1/2/3) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 21. ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin ROG) Page 2-21 2-40 2-37 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-32 2-26 2-19 2-19 2-21 2-20 2-32 2-36 2-33 2-34 2-20 2-41 2-35 2-31 2-36 2-39 2-38 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-3 GO button 13. QPI_LL_SW jumper 14. Debug LEDs 9. LN2 Mode jumper 8.
... CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2/3; 4-pin OPT_FAN1/2/3) 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 21. ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin ROG) Page 2-21 2-40 2-37 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-32 2-26 2-19 2-19 2-21 2-20 2-32 2-36 2-33 2-34 2-20 2-41 2-35 2-31 2-36 2-39 2-38 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-3 GO button 13. QPI_LL_SW jumper 14. Debug LEDs 9. LN2 Mode jumper 8.
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2. Set the jumper to pin 2-3 to activate this function and pin 1-2 to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. 3. LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to disable this function. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information The low QPI voltage may cause system malfunction. QPI_LL_SW Jumper (3-pin QPI_LL_SW) This jumper prevents QPI voltage from dropping too much when you perform overclocking.
2. Set the jumper to pin 2-3 to activate this function and pin 1-2 to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. 3. LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to disable this function. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information The low QPI voltage may cause system malfunction. QPI_LL_SW Jumper (3-pin QPI_LL_SW) This jumper prevents QPI voltage from dropping too much when you perform overclocking.
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... if you want to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you connect thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for the box (labeled as Republic of the box and it lights when the system is on the heatpipe assembly...
... if you want to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you connect thermal sensor cables to monitor temperature. ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for the box (labeled as Republic of the box and it lights when the system is on the heatpipe assembly...
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2.3.11 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. 2-56 Chapter 2: Hardware information ROG Connect switch 10. Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna jacks 1 and 2 12. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. External SATA port 1 and 2 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. ROG Connect port 11. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5.
2.3.11 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 4. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the tables on the next page for LAN port and audio port definitions. 2-56 Chapter 2: Hardware information ROG Connect switch 10. Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna jacks 1 and 2 12. Clear CMOS switch 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. External SATA port 1 and 2 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. ROG Connect port 11. PS/2 mouse and keyboard port 2. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-7 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-40 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.9 Exit menu 3-49 ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-7 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-40 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.9 Exit menu 3-49 ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION
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...8226; Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using... motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the...
...8226; Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you update the BIOS using... motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • Save the current BIOS file • View the...
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ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-3 Click Browse to continue. 7. Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to locate your desired picture file. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 5.
ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-3 Click Browse to continue. 7. Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to locate your desired picture file. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 5.
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... 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. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-5 Press to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to switch between drives until the correct BIOS...
... 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. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-5 Press to use a DOS‑based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to switch between drives until the correct BIOS...