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... updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 CPU Level Up [Auto 3-10 3.3.2 Sync Mode [Enabled 3-10 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-10 3.3.4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-10...
... updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 CPU Level Up [Auto 3-10 3.3.2 Sync Mode [Enabled 3-10 3.3.3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-10 3.3.4 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-10...
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...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 4-5 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.8 Other information 4-6 ... 3-34 3.6.7 Hardware Monitor 3-36 3.7 Boot 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...
...3-44 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 4-5 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-5 4.2.8 Other information 4-6 ... 3-34 3.6.7 Hardware Monitor 3-36 3.7 Boot 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...
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...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 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-29 4.4.4 Intel...; SLI™ technology 5-6 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Debug code table A-1 A.2 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for BIOS FlashBack A-4 A.3 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for RC Bluetooth A-4 A.4 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for 500W Power Supply or above A-5 vii
...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 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-29 4.4.4 Intel...; SLI™ technology 5-6 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Debug code table A-1 A.2 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for BIOS FlashBack A-4 A.3 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for RC Bluetooth A-4 A.4 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for 500W Power Supply or above A-5 vii
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... are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to when configuring the motherboard. Refer to perform when .... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the...
... are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to when configuring the motherboard. Refer to perform when .... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the...
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... issues and get your spanking new Intel CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be the most convenient way to determine failsafe settings that can never be automatically flashed under standby power. No need for voltage and the desire for ...thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for details. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need to try their BIOS with more , MemOK! The technology is able to flash BIOS ever! Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. iROG Intelligent multiple control...
... issues and get your spanking new Intel CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that easy USB BIOS Flashback must be the most convenient way to determine failsafe settings that can never be automatically flashed under standby power. No need for voltage and the desire for ...thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for details. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need to try their BIOS with more , MemOK! The technology is able to flash BIOS ever! Memory compatibility is the fastest memory booting solution today. iROG Intelligent multiple control...
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... Up! Upgrade your system to save & boot from. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-5 Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is critical but risky. By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can be used for CPU, PCH, and Memory in the form of 8 sets of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly...
... Up! Upgrade your system to save & boot from. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-5 Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is critical but risky. By pushing BIOS button, overclockers can be used for CPU, PCH, and Memory in the form of 8 sets of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly...
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... destinations. It is based on a completely new rendering engine, developed specifically to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. It includes two new graphics tests, two new CPU tests, several new feature tests, and support for individual ... Rampage III Extreme 1-7 SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. O.C. This motherboard now adopts the future standard to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS ...
... destinations. It is based on a completely new rendering engine, developed specifically to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. It includes two new graphics tests, two new CPU tests, several new feature tests, and support for individual ... Rampage III Extreme 1-7 SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. O.C. This motherboard now adopts the future standard to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS ...
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...2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL, and IMC Voltage; Memory LED Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. you can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. Refer to display in... LED shows either the 1.25V NB voltage or the 1.20V FSB termination voltage. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. Refer to ...
...2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL, and IMC Voltage; Memory LED Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. you can select the voltage to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. Refer to display in... LED shows either the 1.25V NB voltage or the 1.20V FSB termination voltage. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. Refer to ...
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...Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-25 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting .... 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to do not need to use . 4. Ensure to the card. Align the card connector with the ...
...Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-25 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting .... 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to do not need to use . 4. Ensure to the card. Align the card connector with the ...
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...erase the RTC RAM: 1. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-29 With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS switch on...; The clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. The ...
...erase the RTC RAM: 1. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-29 With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to enable the clr CMOS switch on...; The clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable position. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. The ...
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.... USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port* 10. 4. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-33 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 8. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port IEEE 1394a port External SATA port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 ROG Connect switch USB 2.0 port 14/ ROG Connect port Audio ports To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode.
.... USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port* 10. 4. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-33 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 8. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port IEEE 1394a port External SATA port USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 ROG Connect switch USB 2.0 port 14/ ROG Connect port Audio ports To use hot-plug, set the Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode.
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ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-39 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through ... Pack 2 or later versions before using these connectors. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.4.5 Storage Configuration for details. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA...
ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-39 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through ... Pack 2 or later versions before using these connectors. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. See section 3.4.5 Storage Configuration for details. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA...
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...System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-47 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD ...on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power switch for ...
...System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-47 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD ...on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power switch for ...
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3. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK! The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information
3. or press it to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Press the BIOS button to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. GO button Press the GO button before POST to enable MemOK! The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the BIOS you are using. 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... button then select Shut Down. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® Vista™/ Windows® 7: 1. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows®... Turn Off button to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. 2-54 Chapter 2: Hardware information The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
... button then select Shut Down. 2. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® Vista™/ Windows® 7: 1. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows®... Turn Off button to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. 2-54 Chapter 2: Hardware information The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.
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.... 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to...
.... 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you want to...
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...asus.com to use the Setup program, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you are not prompted to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in the future. This section explains how to make your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings... for most conditions to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; The Setup program is designed to configure your selections from...
...asus.com to use the Setup program, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you are not prompted to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in the future. This section explains how to make your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings... for most conditions to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; The Setup program is designed to configure your selections from...
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... to be pressed when error occurs. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system waits for option ROM. [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] . 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [...NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to skip certain tests while booting. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode ...
... to be pressed when error occurs. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system waits for option ROM. [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] . 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [...NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo3™ feature. Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to skip certain tests while booting. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode ...
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...BIOS setup Add Your CMOS Profile. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed Typing your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.... Profile 3 Status O.C. Profile This item allows you to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP...
...BIOS setup Add Your CMOS Profile. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed : Not Installed Typing your CMOS settings in the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.... Profile 3 Status O.C. Profile This item allows you to run the utility to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP...
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...Rampage III Extreme 4-25 Use the Save Profile function to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings... changes immediately • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to BIOS settings and will not be...
...Rampage III Extreme 4-25 Use the Save Profile function to [Auto] before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Manual Mode Load profile Target values Start-up settings Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. See Chapter 3 for details. • For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more settings... changes immediately • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Using ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allow you to BIOS settings and will not be...