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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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...ThunderBolt 2-54 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-56 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-57 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-60 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-61 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-61 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-61 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8...
...ThunderBolt 2-54 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-56 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-57 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-60 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-61 2.5.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-61 2.5.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-61 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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�G�...
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�G�...
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... ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any 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 cable for buying an ROG Rampage III Black Edition motherboard! ROG Rampage III Black Edition...
... ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any 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 cable for buying an ROG Rampage III Black Edition motherboard! ROG Rampage III Black Edition...
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...'s arsenal! Built to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; With the ROG ThunderBolt's high sound quality and built-in Headphone Amp. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-3 True USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Data Rates!
...'s arsenal! Built to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of Storage! PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; With the ROG ThunderBolt's high sound quality and built-in Headphone Amp. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-3 True USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Data Rates!
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... reliable. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need for voltage and the desire for rock solid performance to keep gaming framerates solid. The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from your iPhone or iPad now! Now you'll be able to push your spanking new Intel CPU.... 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 you can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of ...
... reliable. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need for voltage and the desire for rock solid performance to keep gaming framerates solid. The ROG ThunderBolt has been designed from continual feedback from your iPhone or iPad now! Now you'll be able to push your spanking new Intel CPU.... 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 you can still become a laggy mess if the LAN performance sucks. Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of ...
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...install the module to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 3. Connect the ThunderBolt card to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-35 Never connect a 1394 cable 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 module to the USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 3. Connect the ThunderBolt card to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-35 Never connect a 1394 cable 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 ...
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Locate the most suitable PCIe x1 or PCIe x16 slot for the ThunderBolt. Align the card connector with a best solution to the PCIe x1 slot or the PCIe x16 slot. 2. You can either install ThunderBolt to online games, a maximum game performance and less lag problems. Installing ThunderBolt 1. 2.3.10 ThunderBolt Combing a dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) and a built-in headphone amplifier, ThunderBolt provides you with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. 2-54 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Locate the most suitable PCIe x1 or PCIe x16 slot for the ThunderBolt. Align the card connector with a best solution to the PCIe x1 slot or the PCIe x16 slot. 2. You can either install ThunderBolt to online games, a maximum game performance and less lag problems. Installing ThunderBolt 1. 2.3.10 ThunderBolt Combing a dedicated Network Processing Unit (NPU) and a built-in headphone amplifier, ThunderBolt provides you with the slot and press firmly until the card sits on the slot completely. 2-54 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Connect the USB cable to the ThunderBolt AAFP connector. • Install the ThunderBolt on the PCIE x16/x8 slot for a better LAN performance. Connect the 4-pin molex power connector to the ThunderBolt. • Ensure to connect the AAFP cable from the chassis front panel to the onboard USB connector. 4. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-55 3.
Connect the USB cable to the ThunderBolt AAFP connector. • Install the ThunderBolt on the PCIE x16/x8 slot for a better LAN performance. Connect the 4-pin molex power connector to the ThunderBolt. • Ensure to connect the AAFP cable from the chassis front panel to the onboard USB connector. 4. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-55 3.
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Ensure that you have connected to the internet and click Start to configure your network settings. Double-click Bigfoot Killer Network Manager on the left to perform the bandwidth test. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-15 Network Click the Network tab on the desktop. 2. 4.3.8 ThunderBolt LAN--Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 1.
Ensure that you have connected to the internet and click Start to configure your network settings. Double-click Bigfoot Killer Network Manager on the left to perform the bandwidth test. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-15 Network Click the Network tab on the desktop. 2. 4.3.8 ThunderBolt LAN--Bigfoot Killer Network Manager 1.
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...-click ROG ThunderBolt Audio on Windows. • If you connect your speakers or headphone to the audio jack of the TunderBolt bracket, select Speakers as your default audio ...
...-click ROG ThunderBolt Audio on Windows. • If you connect your speakers or headphone to the audio jack of the TunderBolt bracket, select Speakers as your default audio ...
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... Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Network/Sound Card Model name : THUNDERBOLT conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Phone/Fax No...: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Network/Sound Card Model Number : THUNDERBOLT Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature...
... Fremont, CA 94539. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Network/Sound Card Model name : THUNDERBOLT conform with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Phone/Fax No...: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Network/Sound Card Model Number : THUNDERBOLT Conforms to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature...