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Motherboard Rampage III Extreme
Motherboard Rampage III Extreme
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... 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 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-7... 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
... 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 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-7... 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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... cord. xii Take it by yourself. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. • Never dispose of the battery in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to the correct voltage in fire. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the...
... cord. xii Take it by yourself. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. • Never dispose of the battery in your motherboard) and is broken, do not try to fix it to the correct voltage in fire. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the...
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...circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.... for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in any damage, contact your retailer. This motherboard should only be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. DO NOT throw...
...circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste.... for disposal of parts and recycling. DO NOT throw the motherboard in any damage, contact your retailer. This motherboard should only be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. DO NOT throw...
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... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. xiv ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to when configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you ...by your dealer. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software ...
... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. xiv ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to when configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you ...by your dealer. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software ...
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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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... are for buying an ROG Rampage III Extreme motherboard! ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage III Extreme Cables 1 x�R�O�...Fan-Thermal Module 1 x RC Bluetooth card Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
... are for buying an ROG Rampage III Extreme motherboard! ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage III Extreme Cables 1 x�R�O�...Fan-Thermal Module 1 x RC Bluetooth card Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for reference only. 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
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...Core™ i7 Processors with a system bus of up to 25.6 GB/s. LGA1366 Intel® Core™ i7 Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366 package with the European Union's Restriction on the use of ...Rampage III Extreme, you can have both multi-GPU setups. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Green ASUS This motherboard...
...Core™ i7 Processors with a system bus of up to 25.6 GB/s. LGA1366 Intel® Core™ i7 Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366 package with the European Union's Restriction on the use of ...Rampage III Extreme, you can have both multi-GPU setups. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). We believe in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Green ASUS This motherboard...
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PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - Tri-Channel, DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz to use oridinary bluetooth functions, ...status & tweak its parameters in old-fashioned way? Let RC Bluetooth bring you to do! Refer to page 2-32 for details. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. Just simply push the button from RC Bluetooth. such as make on-the-fly parameter ...
PCIe 2.0 Double Speed; ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - Tri-Channel, DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz to use oridinary bluetooth functions, ...status & tweak its parameters in old-fashioned way? Let RC Bluetooth bring you to do! Refer to page 2-32 for details. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-3 Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. Just simply push the button from RC Bluetooth. such as make on-the-fly parameter ...
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It's no doubt that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at any stage! Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of . This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to patch memory issues and get your spanking new ...Intel CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that others only dream of analog and digital design elements Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design can easily achieve the ultimate performance with the simplist way one can dramatically improve system booting...
It's no doubt that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at any stage! Extreme Engine Digi+ Powerful combination of . This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of a button to patch memory issues and get your spanking new ...Intel CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that others only dream of analog and digital design elements Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design can easily achieve the ultimate performance with the simplist way one can dramatically improve system booting...
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... click for overclockers. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-5 BIOS Flashback Two BIOS ROM. Upgrade your system to have a more confidence. Overclocking is critical but risky. Acting as this. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is the one BIOS... to OC to overclockers! Simply pick the processor you 'll know exactly where to save two versions of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for instant...
... click for overclockers. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-5 BIOS Flashback Two BIOS ROM. Upgrade your system to have a more confidence. Overclocking is critical but risky. Acting as this. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweakers is the one BIOS... to OC to overclockers! Simply pick the processor you 'll know exactly where to save two versions of locating the motherboard's measurement points, identifying them clearly in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for instant...
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.... The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel...more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking. Onboard Switches No more freedom and less constraint for extreme CPU overclocking! Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is ...
.... The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel...more shorting pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during overclocking. Onboard Switches No more freedom and less constraint for extreme CPU overclocking! Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is ...
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... technology that are among the industry's highest. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It includes two new graphics tests, two new CPU tests, several new feature tests, and support for the latest hardware. 3DMark&#...gaming performance benchmark from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for Windows Vista and DirectX10. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-7 SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. O.C.
... technology that are among the industry's highest. Profile Conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings Freely share and distribute favorite overclocking settings The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It includes two new graphics tests, two new CPU tests, several new feature tests, and support for the latest hardware. 3DMark&#...gaming performance benchmark from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for Windows Vista and DirectX10. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-7 SATA 6Gb/s Support Experience the Future of current bus systems. O.C.
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-25 2.6 Jumper 2-29 2.7 RC Bluetooth card 2-31 2.8 I/O shield Installation 2-32 2.9 Connectors 2-33 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-53 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-54 ROG Rampage III Extreme
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-25 2.6 Jumper 2-29 2.7 RC Bluetooth card 2-31 2.8 I/O shield Installation 2-32 2.9 Connectors 2-33 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-53 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-54 ROG Rampage III Extreme
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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded ... avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-1
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded ... avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-1
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... information The northbridge LED displays either the 1.50V CPU PLL voltage or the 1.05V SB voltage. You can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 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. 2. The southbridge...
... information The northbridge LED displays either the 1.50V CPU PLL voltage or the 1.05V SB voltage. You can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. 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. 2. The southbridge...
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... disk drive. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-3 IOH (default) IOH PCIE ICH ICH PCIE Normal (green) 1.11341-1.39166 1.51106-1.69656 1.11341-1.59041 1.51106-1.61706 High (yellow) 1.40491-1.64341 1.70981-1.84231 1.60366-1.84216 1.63031-1.80256 Crazy (red) 1.65666- 1.85556- 1.85541- 1.81581- 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the...
... disk drive. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-3 IOH (default) IOH PCIE ICH ICH PCIE Normal (green) 1.11341-1.39166 1.51106-1.69656 1.11341-1.59041 1.51106-1.61706 High (yellow) 1.40491-1.64341 1.70981-1.84231 1.60366-1.84216 1.63031-1.80256 Crazy (red) 1.65666- 1.85556- 1.85541- 1.81581- 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is designed to the motherboard or when the...
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...turn on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to locate the root problem within a second. 8. When ...the system is ready to boot. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. This is solved. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-5 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in sequence...
...turn on switch that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off mode. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to locate the root problem within a second. 8. When ...the system is ready to boot. Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in any motherboard component. This is solved. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-5 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in sequence...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
