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... 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® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility......... 4-29 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering...
... 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® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility......... 4-29 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-33 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering...
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...standby power. is A-OK! USB BIOS FlashBack Refresh the BIOS can never be that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! Refer to patch memory issues and get your spanking new Intel CPU to be processed purely at any stage! Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need to ...computer upgrades. iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG is able to try their BIOS with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it comes to enter the BIOS or the ...
...standby power. is A-OK! USB BIOS FlashBack Refresh the BIOS can never be that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience! Refer to patch memory issues and get your spanking new Intel CPU to be processed purely at any stage! Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need to ...computer upgrades. iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand The iROG is able to try their BIOS with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it comes to enter the BIOS or the ...
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...CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable position. • Ensure to CPU overclocking. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-29 2.6 Jumper 1. 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....I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to...
...CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable position. • Ensure to CPU overclocking. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-29 2.6 Jumper 1. 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....I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to...
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... 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . System power 6. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-53 After applying power, the ...then runs the power-on the chain) c. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on self tests or POST. Monitor b. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps ...
... 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . System power 6. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-53 After applying power, the ...then runs the power-on the chain) c. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on self tests or POST. Monitor b. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps ...
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... the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 2.11 Turning off the computer 2.11.1 Using the OS shut down function...
... the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 2.11 Turning off the computer 2.11.1 Using the OS shut down function...
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...DOS‑based utility. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent system... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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...
...DOS‑based utility. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to enable it is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent system... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. 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...
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... updating process and power on the ASUS official website. If you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you want to recover BIOS setting. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
... updating process and power on the ASUS official website. If you to enter BIOS Setup to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you want to recover BIOS setting. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD...
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... if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. This requires you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this last option only if the first two failed...
... if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. This requires you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this last option only if the first two failed...
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...American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2... DVD D DH1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to another. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-7
...American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to select a field. 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2... DVD D DH1] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. Use [+] or [-] to another. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-7
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...when there are items that do not fit on the screen. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled... APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Scroll bar Pop-up window...
...when there are items that do not fit on the screen. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled... APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Scroll bar Pop-up window...
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... enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to navigate through them. Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-17 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Rampage III Extreme BIOS...
... enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to navigate through them. Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to choose the BIOS language version from the options. Configuration options Français] [Deutsch] [English] ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-17 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Rampage III Extreme BIOS...
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3.4.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. [CDROM] Select this option if you to select the type of IDE drive installed. [Not ... drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. There is installed in the system. 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 :MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA...
3.4.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. [CDROM] Select this option if you to select the type of IDE drive installed. [Not ... drive. [ARMD] Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. There is installed in the system. 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 :MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA...
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...[Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to create a RAID 0,...Select an item then press if you want to set this item to [RAID]. 3.4.5 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Main Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) ...
...[Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to create a RAID 0,...Select an item then press if you want to set this item to [RAID]. 3.4.5 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Main Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) ...
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...] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Version 0261 While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of SATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-21 SATA Port1-6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA...of auto detection of devices connected to the system. 3.4.6 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Main SATA Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Enabled] Version 0261 Select the type of...
...] SATA Port5 [Not Detected] SATA Port6 [Not Detected] Version 0261 While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of SATA devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-21 SATA Port1-6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of SATA...of auto detection of devices connected to the system. 3.4.6 AHCI Configuration This menu is the section for AHCI configuration. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Main SATA Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Enabled] Version 0261 Select the type of...
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...Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01.04 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU .... 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. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go...
...Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:01.04 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU .... 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. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go...
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Select an item then press to malfunction. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-25 Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to display the sub-menu. Intel VT... I /O. 3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Version 0261 Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d Configuration Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Version 0261 Intel Virtualization Technology for directed I /O.
Select an item then press to malfunction. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-25 Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to display the sub-menu. Intel VT... I /O. 3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Version 0261 Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d Configuration Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-d [Disabled] Version 0261 Intel Virtualization Technology for directed I /O.
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...item then press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 2 Hubs USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB 2.0 ... the USB 2.0 Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. ...
...item then press to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Advanced USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 2 Hubs USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. USB 2.0 ... the USB 2.0 Controllers. [Disabled] Disables the controllers. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. ...
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...the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-33 APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Extreme Tweaker �M��a�i�n A�d�v�... system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. [Enabled] When set to [Yes], the system invokes VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support EuP Ready [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select...
...the system adds additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. ROG Rampage III Extreme 3-33 APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Extreme Tweaker �M��a�i�n A�d�v�... system will not add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. [Enabled] When set to [Yes], the system invokes VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support EuP Ready [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select...
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... in the corresponding type menu. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to change the system boot options. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Extreme Tweaker �M�a�i��n A�d�v��a�n�c�e�d...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive] [Removable Dev.] [...
... in the corresponding type menu. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to change the system boot options. Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Version 0261 Extreme Tweaker �M�a�i��n A�d�v��a�n�c�e�d...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority Rampage III Extreme BIOS SETUP Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive] [Removable Dev.] [...
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... immediately with the motherboard package. Click on the AI Suite main window. Refer to display the TurboV EVO control panel. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon�i�n�t�h�e�...65533;C�P��U� Level Up button on the icon to the software manual in WIndows® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS. Click to select a CPU level Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock your system effectively. If the TurboV ...
... immediately with the motherboard package. Click on the AI Suite main window. Refer to display the TurboV EVO control panel. Install ASUS TurboV EVO from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon�i�n�t�h�e�...65533;C�P��U� Level Up button on the icon to the software manual in WIndows® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS. Click to select a CPU level Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock your system effectively. If the TurboV ...