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ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may...
ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may...
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Contents Notices...viii Safety information xii About this guide xiv Rampage III Extreme specifications summary xvi 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 Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 ... PCI slot 2-27 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot 2-27 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots 2-27 2.6 Jumper 2-29 iii
Contents Notices...viii Safety information xii About this guide xiv Rampage III Extreme specifications summary xvi 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 Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 ... PCI slot 2-27 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot 2-27 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots 2-27 2.6 Jumper 2-29 iii
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... frequency by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. viii This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. If this equipment. To maintain compliance with...
... frequency by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. viii This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. If this equipment. To maintain compliance with...
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..., including interference that this manual could lead to the licensed service (i.e. Operation is subject to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for products marketed to meet RF exposure requirements. Use of this manual to the US/ CANADA. To prevent radio interference to excessive RF...
..., including interference that this manual could lead to the licensed service (i.e. Operation is subject to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for products marketed to meet RF exposure requirements. Use of this manual to the US/ CANADA. To prevent radio interference to excessive RF...
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...;�p�o�r�ts� Gigabit Intel® PHY 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - x16/x16; Rampage III Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card...65533;i�v�id��u�a�l�C��P�U��s�. * Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for 4 single PCB graphic cards Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA ...
...;�p�o�r�ts� Gigabit Intel® PHY 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - x16/x16; Rampage III Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card...65533;i�v�id��u�a�l�C��P�U��s�. * Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for 4 single PCB graphic cards Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA ...
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...Rampage III Extreme specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features NEC® USB 3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (at back panel) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at midboard; 6 ports at rear) ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS... CrashFree BIOS 3 Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,...
...Rampage III Extreme specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features NEC® USB 3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (at back panel) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at midboard; 6 ports at rear) ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS... CrashFree BIOS 3 Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-DIMM 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,...
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xviii Drivers and Applications Futuremark® 3DMark® Vantage Advanced Edition Kaspersky Anti-Virus ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rampage III Extreme specifications summary Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor WOL by...
xviii Drivers and Applications Futuremark® 3DMark® Vantage Advanced Edition Kaspersky Anti-Virus ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rampage III Extreme specifications summary Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor WOL by...
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ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest ...package with different models. 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Rampage III Extreme motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage III Extreme Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn...
ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of new features and latest ...package with different models. 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Rampage III Extreme motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage III Extreme Cables 1 x�R�O�G�C�o�nn...
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...Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. O.C. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-7 This motherboard now adopts the future standard to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Supporting next-generation Serial ...Gamers' Benchmark 3DMarkVantage is renowned for the latest hardware. 3DMark® Vantage is based on a completely new rendering engine, developed specifically to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
...Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. O.C. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-7 This motherboard now adopts the future standard to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Supporting next-generation Serial ...Gamers' Benchmark 3DMarkVantage is renowned for the latest hardware. 3DMark® Vantage is based on a completely new rendering engine, developed specifically to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings.
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...of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x4 slot that supports a PCI Express x4 card complying with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI ... x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. PCI Express x16_4 slot PCI slot PCI Express x16_3 slot PCI Express x4_1 slot PCI Express x16_2 slot PCI Express x16_1 slot ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-27
...of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x4 slot that supports a PCI Express x4 card complying with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI ... x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. PCI Express x16_4 slot PCI slot PCI Express x16_3 slot PCI Express x4_1 slot PCI Express x16_2 slot PCI Express x16_1 slot ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-27
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This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ROG connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for the box (labeled ... cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connectors. 4. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-41 USB...
This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ROG connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for the box (labeled ... cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connectors. 4. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-41 USB...
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...requirement for the certified 500W power supply or above. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to ensure sufficient power supply when you install ... (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V_1/2, 4-pin EZ_PLUG_1/2) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. 14. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system ...
...requirement for the certified 500W power supply or above. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • Do not forget to ensure sufficient power supply when you install ... (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V_1/2, 4-pin EZ_PLUG_1/2) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. 14. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system ...
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... iteam has a submenu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system...
... iteam has a submenu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system...
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... Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. ...[Auto] Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] to display the SATA device information. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Main SATA 1 Device :Hard Disk Vendor :HDT722516DLA380 Size :164.7GB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4 Async DMA ...
... Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. ...[Auto] Enables or disables the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode. [Auto] [Disabled] Select [Auto] to display the SATA device information. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Main SATA 1 Device :Hard Disk Vendor :HDT722516DLA380 Size :164.7GB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4 Async DMA ...
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... connected to set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-21 This displays the status of auto detection of SATA devices. Change Field F1 General...] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Version 0261 While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of SATA devices. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Main SATA Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Enabled] Version 0261 Select the type of SATA devices....
... connected to set the item Configure SATA as from the sub-menu of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-21 This displays the status of auto detection of SATA devices. Change Field F1 General...] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Version 0261 While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of SATA devices. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Main SATA Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Enabled] Version 0261 Select the type of SATA devices....
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...] [Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-23 This item should be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Spatial Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled... Disables this function. Use the and keys to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Streamer Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. Active Processor Cores [...
...] [Enabled] Enables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetcher function. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-23 This item should be enabled in order to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Spatial Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled... Disables this function. Use the and keys to enable the L2 cache (MLC) Streamer Prefetcher for tuning performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to your CPU model. Active Processor Cores [...
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... CPU speed is controlled by your CPU. Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at...
... CPU speed is controlled by your CPU. Intel(R) Turbo Mode Tech [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in specific condition. [Disabled] Disables this item to [Auto] for BIOS to automatically detect the C-State mode supported by the operating system. [Disabled] The CPU runs at...
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... Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. [Enabled] When set to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Extreme Tweaker �M��a�i�n A�d�v��a�n�c�e�d� Power Boot...
... Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to [Enabled], the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. [Enabled] When set to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Extreme Tweaker �M��a�i�n A�d�v��a�n�c�e�d� Power Boot...
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... details. QPI/DRAM Core Voltage; ICH PCIE Voltage; IOH Voltage; Load Above Settings Allows you to save the adjusted values for specific items as a GO_Button file. CPU PLL Voltage; Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Tools GO_Button File Save GO_Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed :133MHz PCIE Speed :100MHz CPU Voltage :1.230V CPU...
... details. QPI/DRAM Core Voltage; ICH PCIE Voltage; IOH Voltage; Load Above Settings Allows you to save the adjusted values for specific items as a GO_Button file. CPU PLL Voltage; Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Tools GO_Button File Save GO_Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed :133MHz PCIE Speed :100MHz CPU Voltage :1.230V CPU...
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Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. 4.2.8 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. 4.2.8 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.