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Contents 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-28 3.5.5 PCIPnP 3-29 3.5.6 LED Control 3-30 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-31 3.5.8 ROG Connect 3-32 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 3-...[Disabled 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 3.8.2 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...
Contents 3.5.4 USB Configuration 3-28 3.5.5 PCIPnP 3-29 3.5.6 LED Control 3-30 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-31 3.5.8 ROG Connect 3-32 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto 3-...[Disabled 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 3.8.2 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...
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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 4-28 4.4.1 RAID ... entering the OS.... 4-33 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 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 ...
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 4-28 4.4.1 RAID ... entering the OS.... 4-33 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 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 ...
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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...;y ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button USB BIOS Flashback Loadline Calibration ROG Extreme OC kit -...
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...;y ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button USB BIOS Flashback Loadline Calibration ROG Extreme OC kit -...
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xviii Rampage III Extreme specifications summary Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x USB 2.0 ports (1 port also for ROG Connect) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 1 x Clr CMOS switch... connector Support DVD: - 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...
xviii Rampage III Extreme specifications summary Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port (purple) 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 7 x USB 2.0 ports (1 port also for ROG Connect) 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 1 x Clr CMOS switch... connector Support DVD: - 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...
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ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-3 ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - ROG Connect links your notebook, as well as voltages and frequency on the RC Bluetooth card, overclockers can real-time ...; Refer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you the whole new idea of how to do! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth...
ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-3 ROG Connect Plug and Overclock - ROG Connect links your notebook, as well as voltages and frequency on the RC Bluetooth card, overclockers can real-time ...; Refer to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Diagram, power, reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you the whole new idea of how to do! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth...
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...booting solution today. Memory compatibility is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! It allows overclockers to computer upgrades. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need to page 2-32 for 2 seconds, BIOS would be ...under standby power. Worry no time. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of analog and digital design elements Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with more , MemOK! iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG is among the top concerns when ...
...booting solution today. Memory compatibility is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! It allows overclockers to computer upgrades. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need to page 2-32 for 2 seconds, BIOS would be ...under standby power. Worry no time. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of analog and digital design elements Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with more , MemOK! iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG is among the top concerns when ...
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...time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Maintaining ample voltage support for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more shorting pins or moving jumpers! ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-... worries of plugging in one easy step with one cable at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for extreme CPU overclocking! The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading...
...time, making connection quick and accurate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features USB 3.0 Support 10X Faster Date Rates! Maintaining ample voltage support for maximum performance achievement. The COP EX allows more shorting pins or moving jumpers! ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-... worries of plugging in one easy step with one cable at 4.8Gbps with USB 2.0 components. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for extreme CPU overclocking! The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading...
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.... ROG connector (3-pin ROG) 25. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1/2 [red]) 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 18. USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) 19. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG1-2) 5. GO button 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 22. JMicron®...
.... ROG connector (3-pin ROG) 25. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA_6G_1/2 [red]) 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 18. USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) 19. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-7 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V, 4-pin EZ_PLUG1-2) 5. GO button 12. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 22. JMicron®...
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... function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - PCIEX4_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - USB 1.0#5 - - - - - SATA_1 - - SATA_2 - - - - shared USB 1.0#2 - - - USB 1.0#7 - - - PCI1 shared - - - - - - - 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCIEX8_2 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0#1 - - - - - - - MVL9128 shared - - - - - - - PCIEX16/X8_3 shared - - - - - - - USB 1.0#3 - - shared - - shared - - - - JMB36X shared - - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - shared...
... function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - PCIEX4_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - USB 1.0#5 - - - - - SATA_1 - - SATA_2 - - - - shared USB 1.0#2 - - - USB 1.0#7 - - - PCI1 shared - - - - - - - 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCIEX8_2 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0#1 - - - - - - - MVL9128 shared - - - - - - - PCIEX16/X8_3 shared - - - - - - - USB 1.0#3 - - shared - - shared - - - - JMB36X shared - - - - - - - HD Audio - - - - - shared...
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... 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 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 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 Express specifications.
... 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 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 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 Express specifications.
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... See section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-33 2.9 Connectors 2.9.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 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 3 and 4 13. 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. 3. ...
... See section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-33 2.9 Connectors 2.9.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 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 3 and 4 13. 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 9. 3. ...
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... Connect port. 3. Press the switch to start to the Appendix for the qualified vendor list for the USB flash disk before using the USB BIOS Flashback function. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Download the latest BIOS from ASUS support website. When the blinking stops, the BIOS flash completes. Refer to connection. * LAN port LED... end of the ROG Connect cable to the ROG Connect port and the other computer through the provided ROG Connect cable.This switch also features USB BIOS FlashBack, which enables you to monitor and control remotely with standby power). 4. To use...
... Connect port. 3. Press the switch to start to the Appendix for the qualified vendor list for the USB flash disk before using the USB BIOS Flashback function. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Download the latest BIOS from ASUS support website. When the blinking stops, the BIOS flash completes. Refer to connection. * LAN port LED... end of the ROG Connect cable to the ROG Connect port and the other computer through the provided ROG Connect cable.This switch also features USB BIOS FlashBack, which enables you to monitor and control remotely with standby power). 4. To use...
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You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 5. ROG connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for a USB 2.0 port. Connect the cable of the box ...This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of Gamers) on . Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-41 USB ...
You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 5. ROG connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for a USB 2.0 port. Connect the cable of the box ...This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of Gamers) on . Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 4. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-41 USB ...
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6. Never connect a USB cable to enjoy easier overclocking. 7. C��o�n�n��e�c�t�o�n�e��e�n�d� of the system chassis. ... to this connector and USB78 on the motherboard to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is for ASUS OC Station connection only. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information OC station connector (8-pin OC_Station...
6. Never connect a USB cable to enjoy easier overclocking. 7. C��o�n�n��e�c�t�o�n�e��e�n�d� of the system chassis. ... to this connector and USB78 on the motherboard to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The IEEE 1394a module is for ASUS OC Station connection only. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is purchased separately. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information OC station connector (8-pin OC_Station...
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... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in case you to...1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the support DVD that allows you to the corresponding...
... using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in case you to...1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in the support DVD that allows you to the corresponding...
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...the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Rampage III Extreme VER: 0229 DATE: 07/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: ...Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit 2. Insert the USB...
...the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Rampage III Extreme VER: 0229 DATE: 07/29/2009 Update ROM BOARD: ...Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit 2. Insert the USB...
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.... Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-5 The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the system.... 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS...
.... Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-5 The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Turn on the system.... 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to the USB port. 3. If you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS...
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... Inc. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01.04 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU...change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration LED Control iROG Configuration ROG Connect Configure CPU. ...
... Inc. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01.04 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU...change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration LED Control iROG Configuration ROG Connect Configure CPU. ...
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...ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you want to reach your best overclocking record. 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Device [Standard] High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting ...JMicron 36x ATA Controller Marvell LAN LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Marvell 9123 Controller Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [SPDIF] [IDE Mode] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE Mode] [Enabled] ...
...ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you want to reach your best overclocking record. 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Device [Standard] High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF OUT Mode Setting ...JMicron 36x ATA Controller Marvell LAN LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Marvell 9123 Controller Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [HD Audio] [SPDIF] [IDE Mode] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE Mode] [Enabled] ...
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... enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-27 Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller.
... enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to use the AHCI (Advabced Host Controller Interface). ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-27 Onboard USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard USB 3.0 Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller.