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... 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 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory...
... 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 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.4 System memory...
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... 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! Before... Packs 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-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! 1.1 Welcome!
... 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! Before... Packs 1 x Cable Ties Pack 1 x ROG Theme Label 1 x 12-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! 1.1 Welcome!
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...'s position much easier and react earlier, making it just like another weapon in Headphone Amp. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-3 The board features SLI/ CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why...
...'s position much easier and react earlier, making it just like another weapon in Headphone Amp. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-3 The board features SLI/ CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand Why...
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... from the PC gaming community. Notice potential problems even before you a whole new tweaking experience right on your iPhone or iPad now! ROG iDirect Tune our PC from your iPhone or iPad! By enhancing the 2 key factors (Speed and Sound) that record-breaking overclock! ... GPU, FPS and MMORPGs can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in real time wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad! With...
... from the PC gaming community. Notice potential problems even before you a whole new tweaking experience right on your iPhone or iPad now! ROG iDirect Tune our PC from your iPhone or iPad! By enhancing the 2 key factors (Speed and Sound) that record-breaking overclock! ... GPU, FPS and MMORPGs can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. Dedicated NPU Play FASTER Even with select ASUS ROG motherboards, you can monitor your PC and tweak parameters such voltages and frequencies in real time wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad! With...
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...convenience and faster transfer rates of Wi-Fi anywhere on with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with no additional adapters....which enables several ROG highlighted functions that gives users full disposal of detection points so you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at any use of their respective owners. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-5
...convenience and faster transfer rates of Wi-Fi anywhere on with hardware-based overclocking ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in real-time via a notebook-just like a race car engineer-with no additional adapters....which enables several ROG highlighted functions that gives users full disposal of detection points so you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at any use of their respective owners. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-5
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.... Acting as this. It can be used to fine-tune your CPU at no additional cost with burn proof protection to , and the motherboard will do the rest! BIOS Flashback Two BIOS ROM. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or ...allows more expansive CPU? See the new CPU speed and enjoy that you 're looking for overclockers. COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with ROG's CPU Level Up! BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to save two versions of overheating. With the new BIOS Flashback, PC enthusiasts can...
.... Acting as this. It can be used to fine-tune your CPU at no additional cost with burn proof protection to , and the motherboard will do the rest! BIOS Flashback Two BIOS ROM. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or ...allows more expansive CPU? See the new CPU speed and enjoy that you 're looking for overclockers. COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with ROG's CPU Level Up! BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to save two versions of overheating. With the new BIOS Flashback, PC enthusiasts can...
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...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 -game audio. Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for the CPU is provided to ensure high definition adventures in audio. 8-channel Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on any device. ROG Rampage III Black Edition...for extreme CPU overclocking! It even comes with optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function on up to ROG die hards. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-...
...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 -game audio. Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for the CPU is provided to ensure high definition adventures in audio. 8-channel Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on any device. ROG Rampage III Black Edition...for extreme CPU overclocking! It even comes with optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function on up to ROG die hards. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-...
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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. 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 2.
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. 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 2.
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... the BIOS version information This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage and...
... the BIOS version information This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage and...
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... computer in the future. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-7 This section explains how to ensure system compatibility and stability. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ... the system chassis. You can change the power management settings. Do this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to use as possible. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can also restart by pressing...
... computer in the future. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-7 This section explains how to ensure system compatibility and stability. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ... the system chassis. You can change the power management settings. Do this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to use as possible. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can also restart by pressing...
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3.6.7 Hardware Monitor RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Power Hardware Monitor Voltage Monitor Temperature Monitor Fan Speed Monitor Fan Speed Control Voltage Monitor ←→ ...automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, power, and the assigned devices temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] �[1�0�0��ºC��] Fan Speed Monitor CPU Fan; These items are not user‑configurable. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-37 ICH Voltage; MB Temperature;...
3.6.7 Hardware Monitor RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Power Hardware Monitor Voltage Monitor Temperature Monitor Fan Speed Monitor Fan Speed Control Voltage Monitor ←→ ...automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard, power, and the assigned devices temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [70ºC] [80ºC] [90ºC] �[1�0�0��ºC��] Fan Speed Monitor CPU Fan; These items are not user‑configurable. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-37 ICH Voltage; MB Temperature;...
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... drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. 3. For Windows Vista and 7, select Uninstall. 5. Select your computer. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-1 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. See page 2-40 for details...
... drivers before installing ATI CrossFireX graphics cards to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program. 3. For Windows Vista and 7, select Uninstall. 5. Select your computer. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-1 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. See page 2-40 for details...
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...; In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your system. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-5 The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Ensure that the cards are for reference only. Prepare two SLI...
...; In SLI mode, you should have two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Ensure that your system. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-5 The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Ensure that the cards are for reference only. Prepare two SLI...