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... 3-39 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-40 3.7.3 Security 3-41 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-43 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-44 3.8.3 GO_Button File 3-46 3.8.4 BIOS FlashBack 3-47 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 Video menu...
... 3-39 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-40 3.7.3 Security 3-41 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-43 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-44 3.8.3 GO_Button File 3-46 3.8.4 BIOS FlashBack 3-47 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-4 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-4 4.2.6 Video menu...
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Contents 4.3.1 Realtek HD Audio Manager 4-9 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II 4-15 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-23 4.3.5 CPU Level Up 4-24 4.3.6 TurboV EVO 4-24 4.3.7 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-...33 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-34 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 ...
Contents 4.3.1 Realtek HD Audio Manager 4-9 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II 4-15 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-23 4.3.5 CPU Level Up 4-24 4.3.6 TurboV EVO 4-24 4.3.7 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-...33 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation 4-34 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-34 Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 ...
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...graphics cards. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when ... are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide...
...graphics cards. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when ... are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide...
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... Protection - Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Bluetooth V2.0/V2.1+EDR RC Bluetooth On/Off Switch 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard) (continued on the next page) xvi Rampage III Extreme specifications summary CPU... Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card IEEE 1394a LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™i7 Processor Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus...
... Protection - Supports 1 Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O Bluetooth V2.0/V2.1+EDR RC Bluetooth On/Off Switch 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard) (continued on the next page) xvi Rampage III Extreme specifications summary CPU... Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card IEEE 1394a LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™i7 Processor Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus...
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... 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. xviii Rampage III Extreme specifications summary Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor... connectors) 1 x OC Station header 1 x RC Bluetooth header 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x CD Audio in 1 x Audio front panel 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: -
... 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. xviii Rampage III Extreme specifications summary Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor... connectors) 1 x OC Station header 1 x RC Bluetooth header 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x CD Audio in 1 x Audio front panel 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: -
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... retailer. • The item illustrations in above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 3 x 2-in-1 SATA signal cables 1 x ...support DVD Documentation User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage III Extreme...
... retailer. • The item illustrations in above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it 3 x 2-in-1 SATA signal cables 1 x ...support DVD Documentation User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage III Extreme...
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...to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). The board features SLI/CrossFireX on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/...multi-GPU setups. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most powerful chipset designed to support the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors with the ROG Rampage III Extreme, you'll be assured of up to run both ?
...to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). The board features SLI/CrossFireX on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/...multi-GPU setups. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most powerful chipset designed to support the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors with the ROG Rampage III Extreme, you'll be assured of up to run both ?
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...32 for details. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-3 PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters - Tri-Channel, DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.)/2133... can real-time monitor the desktop PC system status & tweak its parameters in old-fashioned way? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features RC...
...32 for details. ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-3 PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters - Tri-Channel, DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.)/2133... can real-time monitor the desktop PC system status & tweak its parameters in old-fashioned way? Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features RC...
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...in one complete module. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Onboard Switches No more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance achievement. This unique ...the trouble of overheating. Built to increase chipset voltage without having to monitor and save an overheating GPU. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! 1.3.3 ROG unique features COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with one cable at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components...
...in one complete module. Experience ultra-fast data transfers at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Onboard Switches No more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance achievement. This unique ...the trouble of overheating. Built to increase chipset voltage without having to monitor and save an overheating GPU. Maintaining ample voltage support for extreme CPU overclocking! 1.3.3 ROG unique features COP EX Maximum OC with confidence with one cable at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components...
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... of Storage! Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute ...malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-7 This motherboard now adopts the future standard to deliver the ...
... of Storage! Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute ...malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-7 This motherboard now adopts the future standard to deliver the ...
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... definition, X.M.P. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-15 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for...
... definition, X.M.P. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512 Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-15 Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for...
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...SS Patriot PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS Timing 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-8-7-20 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 8 9 8 9 9 8 9 9-8-8 7-8-7 7-8-7 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 1.65 • 2 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 ...8226; 1.9 • 1.8 • • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • • 2 1.65 • • • ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-17
...SS Patriot PVT36G2000LLK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS Timing 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-8-7-20 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 9-9-9-28 8 9 8 9 9 8 9 9-8-8 7-8-7 7-8-7 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 8-8-8-24 Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM 1.65 • 2 • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 ...8226; 1.9 • 1.8 • • • • 1.65 • • 1.65 • • - • • • 2 1.65 • • • ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-17
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Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13... DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) and the black slot A2 as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • 6 DIMMs: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-23
Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE ASUS N/A ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13... DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) and the black slot A2 as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • 6 DIMMs: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-23
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...Keep the screw for later use . Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making ... Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-25 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion ...
...Keep the screw for later use . Install the software drivers for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making ... Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-25 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion ...
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... has four PCI Express x16 slots that supports a PCI Express x4 card complying with the PCI Express specifications. 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 Refer to the figure below for... the location of the slot. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x4 slot that support PCI Express x16 cards complying ...
... has four PCI Express x16 slots that supports a PCI Express x4 card complying with the PCI Express specifications. 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 Refer to the figure below for... the location of the slot. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x4 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express x4 slot that support PCI Express x16 cards complying ...
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... the USB flash disk before using the USB BIOS Flashback function. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information To use USB BIOS FlashBack: 1. Download the latest BIOS from ASUS support website. Connect one end of the ROG Connect cable to the ROG Connect port and the other computer through the provided ROG Connect cable.This...
... the USB flash disk before using the USB BIOS Flashback function. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information To use USB BIOS FlashBack: 1. Download the latest BIOS from ASUS support website. Connect one end of the ROG Connect cable to the ROG Connect port and the other computer through the provided ROG Connect cable.This...
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... 4. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-35 Ensure that the Bluetooth function of your mobile phone is designed for the latest supported operating system list. Mobile phone OS Version Windows Mobile 6.5/ 6.1/ 6.0 Professional (at www.asus.com for the following mobile phone operating systems. Visit the ASUS website at ... RC Bluetooth is not available for phones with touch screen control. • For mobile phone with Symbian OS, RC Bluetooth supports keypad control only. Search the available Bluetooth-enabled devices nearby and add RC_ Bluetooth. 5. Pair your mobile phone and the system...
... 4. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-35 Ensure that the Bluetooth function of your mobile phone is designed for the latest supported operating system list. Mobile phone OS Version Windows Mobile 6.5/ 6.1/ 6.0 Professional (at www.asus.com for the following mobile phone operating systems. Visit the ASUS website at ... RC Bluetooth is not available for phones with touch screen control. • For mobile phone with Symbian OS, RC Bluetooth supports keypad control only. Search the available Bluetooth-enabled devices nearby and add RC_ Bluetooth. 5. Pair your mobile phone and the system...
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If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in ...;T�A��1�-6� �[�g�re�y��]�) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-39
If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in ...;T�A��1�-6� �[�g�re�y��]�) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-39
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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! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to a... connector, then install the module to the USB connectors. ROG connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is on the heatpipe assembly. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-41 USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) This connector is for the box (labeled as Republic of the system chassis. 4.
This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. 5. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to a... connector, then install the module to the USB connectors. ROG connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is on the heatpipe assembly. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-41 USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) This connector is for the box (labeled as Republic of the system chassis. 4.