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... information vii About this guide viii RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary OC Panel specifications summary xv Package contents xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Unique Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS special features 1-5 1.1.5 ROG rich-bundled software 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... information vii About this guide viii RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary OC Panel specifications summary xv Package contents xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Unique Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG exclusive features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS special features 1-5 1.1.5 ROG rich-bundled software 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-7 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate (EXTREME Mode) FanSpeed Control button - $tandard/Silent/Turto mode Four (4) additional 4-pin fan headers LCM backlight on -the-fly Stylish design with CPU Level Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. ** Install ...the latest utility/firmware (ROG Connect Plus) for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE V EXTREME and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset....
...90 plus-degree-tilt movable faceplate (EXTREME Mode) FanSpeed Control button - $tandard/Silent/Turto mode Four (4) additional 4-pin fan headers LCM backlight on -the-fly Stylish design with CPU Level Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support/compatibility lists. ** Install ...the latest utility/firmware (ROG Connect Plus) for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE V EXTREME and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset....
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cables 5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI® cable 1 x CrossFireXJM cable I/O Shield 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 3-Way SLITM bridge 1 x 4-Way SLITM bridge 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector Kit...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ROG RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cables 5 x 2-in-1 SATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables 1 x SLI® cable 1 x CrossFireXJM cable I/O Shield 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant) 1 x 3-Way SLITM bridge 1 x 4-Way SLITM bridge 1 x 2-in-1 Q-Connector Kit...
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... the same speed. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-1 It utilizes serial point-to-point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Total bandwidth for faster data retrieval. Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Goren" i7 processors. PCIe 3.0 provides you the ultimate gaming experience. Quad-Channel DDR4 Support The motherboard supports the quad-channel...
... the same speed. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-1 It utilizes serial point-to-point links, which increases bandwidth and enhances the system's performance. Total bandwidth for faster data retrieval. Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® Goren" i7 processors. PCIe 3.0 provides you the ultimate gaming experience. Quad-Channel DDR4 Support The motherboard supports the quad-channel...
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...configure and assign macros to achieve a high-speed RAM performance boost. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 Plus, this can also release the unused memory of the system memory and turns it to specific keys on your motherboard at a hardware level. With the Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it ... to the system as make on your overclocking experience and offers advanced system control and management features purely at any stage. Rampage V Extreme's exclusive voltage-regulator module (VRM). RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of RAMDisk back to perform specific or several task at a ...
...configure and assign macros to achieve a high-speed RAM performance boost. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 Plus, this can also release the unused memory of the system memory and turns it to specific keys on your motherboard at a hardware level. With the Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it ... to the system as make on your overclocking experience and offers advanced system control and management features purely at any stage. Rampage V Extreme's exclusive voltage-regulator module (VRM). RAMDisk RAMDisk reserves part of RAMDisk back to perform specific or several task at a ...
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...change any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed IcLu Take note of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before handling ... uninstall any motherboard settings. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-7
...change any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed IcLu Take note of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before handling ... uninstall any motherboard settings. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-7
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...DO L ED uu Eno LEEEEnfo°591M__ImmEmEol =not RAMPAGE V EXTREME CPU LGA2011-v3 Socket Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA2011-v3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP ... the PnP cap. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed...
...DO L ED uu Eno LEEEEnfo°591M__ImmEmEol =not RAMPAGE V EXTREME CPU LGA2011-v3 Socket Ensure that the PnP cap is on the LGA2011-v3 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP ... the PnP cap. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2011-v3 socket designed...
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... z DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_D2 DIMNLD1 DIMM_C1 • ~ ~`/~~ DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMMJ)1 DIMM_C1 DEG DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMI D1 DIMMJE12 DIMILD2 DIMILD1 DIMILC2 DIMM_C1 O oo ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-11 al l col I 2 2 2 2 mmmm 5636 CSI a a MIMI2 I 2222 6666 ci " 7 LE,. U )- 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module CO (DIMM) slots.
... z DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_D2 DIMNLD1 DIMM_C1 • ~ ~`/~~ DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMMJ)1 DIMM_C1 DEG DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMI D1 DIMMJE12 DIMILD2 DIMILD1 DIMILC2 DIMM_C1 O oo ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-11 al l col I 2 2 2 2 mmmm 5636 CSI a a MIMI2 I 2222 6666 ci " 7 LE,. U )- 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with eight Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Module CO (DIMM) slots.
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...4GB*4) SS 32GB(8GB*4) DS 64GB(8GB*8) DS 16GB(4GB*4) SS 32GB(8GB*4) DS 16GB(4GB*4) SS 32GB(8GB*4) DS Cwhizlp Hynix - Chip NO. RAMPAGE V EXTREME Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR4 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 8 Hynix H5AN4GBNMFR- 16-16-16-36...• 15-17-17-36 1.2V • • 17-18-18-35 1.2V • • 17-18-18-35 1.2V • • ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-13 Size F4-3000C16O-16GRR 16GB ( 4x SS 4GB) F4-3000C16O-32GRR 32GB ( 4x DS 8GB) Chlp Brand Chlp NO. G.SKILL F4-3300C17O-16GRR Size...
...4GB*4) SS 32GB(8GB*4) DS 64GB(8GB*8) DS 16GB(4GB*4) SS 32GB(8GB*4) DS 16GB(4GB*4) SS 32GB(8GB*4) DS Cwhizlp Hynix - Chip NO. RAMPAGE V EXTREME Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR4 3300 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 4 8 Hynix H5AN4GBNMFR- 16-16-16-36...• 15-17-17-36 1.2V • • 17-18-18-35 1.2V • • 17-18-18-35 1.2V • • ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-13 Size F4-3000C16O-16GRR 16GB ( 4x SS 4GB) F4-3000C16O-32GRR 32GB ( 4x DS 8GB) Chlp Brand Chlp NO. G.SKILL F4-3300C17O-16GRR Size...
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Power-on (START) button The motherboard comes with a power-on button 2. Reset button Press the Reset button to enhance system performance. .0 U 1. FIPPAPPON V EXTREMI I7 O EOJ Z = IZ -flJ1=1=CallaLLO =IA RAMPAGE V EXTREME Power on button that allows you to power up or wake up ...change settings to reboot the system. • Die 7 RillAPiNiff V KXTFINIMI i7,0 LEE De LEonoio=aeil r-r-IrDro mom =Et RAMPAGE V EXTREME Reset button ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-21 The button also lights up the system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that you to fine-tune ...
Power-on (START) button The motherboard comes with a power-on button 2. Reset button Press the Reset button to enhance system performance. .0 U 1. FIPPAPPON V EXTREMI I7 O EOJ Z = IZ -flJ1=1=CallaLLO =IA RAMPAGE V EXTREME Power on button that allows you to power up or wake up ...change settings to reboot the system. • Die 7 RillAPiNiff V KXTFINIMI i7,0 LEE De LEonoio=aeil r-r-IrDro mom =Et RAMPAGE V EXTREME Reset button ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-21 The button also lights up the system. This is plugged to a power source indicating that you to fine-tune ...
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...Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the Onboard LEDs section for the exact location of failsafe settings. via IzQ , Eun MOW% V EXITIEWIZC Da ito ,I nami:o=olia=mrarommo anatook, RAMPAGE V EXTREME MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off... the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the tuning process is the DRAM_LED lighting continuously. 3. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system ...
...Lists) in this user manual or at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the Onboard LEDs section for the exact location of failsafe settings. via IzQ , Eun MOW% V EXITIEWIZC Da ito ,I nami:o=olia=mrarommo anatook, RAMPAGE V EXTREME MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off... the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the tuning process is the DRAM_LED lighting continuously. 3. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system ...
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b J AIM I= I I 4. I-I I7O L E o Ogilt Ca= ii BIOS_SWITCH 2k 0. 0 T' PI • • RAMPAGE V EXTREME BIOS_SWITCH button ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-23 RETRY lz.] ,,..... -I 7 I IL O .0 ou ° O ET, RAMPAGE V EXTREME RETRY button 5. Press the BIOS button to achieve a successful POST. RI .0 the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be retried in ...Reset button is rendered useless. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. When pressed, it forces aacIau.. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS.
b J AIM I= I I 4. I-I I7O L E o Ogilt Ca= ii BIOS_SWITCH 2k 0. 0 T' PI • • RAMPAGE V EXTREME BIOS_SWITCH button ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-23 RETRY lz.] ,,..... -I 7 I IL O .0 ou ° O ET, RAMPAGE V EXTREME RETRY button 5. Press the BIOS button to achieve a successful POST. RI .0 the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be retried in ...Reset button is rendered useless. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. When pressed, it forces aacIau.. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS.
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BOOT_DEVICE_LED I 0 VGA_LED 0 DRAM_LED ❑° CPU_LED CI I H co o RAMPAGE V EXTREME CPU/ DRAM/ BOOT_DEVICE/ VGA LED 4. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. If an ... an intuitive way to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. CODE1 u /sus u RAMPAGE V EXTREME Q-Code LED 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and boot devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. Refer to locate the root-cause of the problem within seconds. 3.
BOOT_DEVICE_LED I 0 VGA_LED 0 DRAM_LED ❑° CPU_LED CI I H co o RAMPAGE V EXTREME CPU/ DRAM/ BOOT_DEVICE/ VGA LED 4. Q-Code LED The Q-Code LED design provides you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. If an ... an intuitive way to the Q-Code table on the next page for details. CODE1 u /sus u RAMPAGE V EXTREME Q-Code LED 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and boot devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. Refer to locate the root-cause of the problem within seconds. 3.
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1.2.8 Jumper 1. E LN2_MODE 0 2 • 1 • Disable (Default) 3 2 0 Enable 7_J /ELM ff.__I .__I ff.__I 7C) L° ° Cr, E ® '=unolf.0. ca.= mul RAMPAGE V EXTREME LN2_MODE setting 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. C1M : ° .
1.2.8 Jumper 1. E LN2_MODE 0 2 • 1 • Disable (Default) 3 2 0 Enable 7_J /ELM ff.__I .__I ff.__I 7C) L° ° Cr, E ® '=unolf.0. ca.= mul RAMPAGE V EXTREME LN2_MODE setting 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. C1M : ° .
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... These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the RAID configurations section or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. FISIGAJUGG OND GND RSPIAZDUGS FISPIA_GCNG OND FIGATA_GXN6 GSATA_FIXPS GND T1 STATELEDO Device_GGet OND Detection SATAEXPRESS_1 right-angle side • .... °B333° DEE aoO 0 SATA6G_1 GNG liSAT,TXPI FIGATP-GOG OND GSATA_GXN1 MATAS,:a, GND SATA6G_2 GPM FISAT,TXP2 FISATMXIG FISATA_FOO. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-35 Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-10; You may also connect the right-angle side of SATA ...
... These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to the RAID configurations section or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. FISIGAJUGG OND GND RSPIAZDUGS FISPIA_GCNG OND FIGATA_GXN6 GSATA_FIXPS GND T1 STATELEDO Device_GGet OND Detection SATAEXPRESS_1 right-angle side • .... °B333° DEE aoO 0 SATA6G_1 GNG liSAT,TXPI FIGATP-GOG OND GSATA_GXN1 MATAS,:a, GND SATA6G_2 GPM FISAT,TXP2 FISATMXIG FISATA_FOO. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-35 Intel® X99 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-10; You may also connect the right-angle side of SATA ...
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Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Ptg RAMPAGE V EXTREME USB2.0 connectors zo OUSB1112 PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the... module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-...
Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Ptg RAMPAGE V EXTREME USB2.0 connectors zo OUSB1112 PIN 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the... module to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-...
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... connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. I =C o. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the to black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 VV) fan power. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-39 U • mm I 0 ►QCPU_FAN 0CPU_OPT 0CHA_FAN3B O GND CHA FAN PWR 0 CHA... PAIR CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN IN CHA FAN IN O CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM Eno RAMPAGE V EXTREME Fan connectors OCHA_FAN2A QCHA_FAN2B F77 F77 PIE% PIE% gcl Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ...
... connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. I =C o. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the to black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 VV) fan power. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-39 U • mm I 0 ►QCPU_FAN 0CPU_OPT 0CHA_FAN3B O GND CHA FAN PWR 0 CHA... PAIR CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN IN CHA FAN IN O CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN PWM Eno RAMPAGE V EXTREME Fan connectors OCHA_FAN2A QCHA_FAN2B F77 F77 PIE% PIE% gcl Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ...
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...; • • Eg c2H,A, TPM zcls:Lk, (z73e:5 ,.Zz m •=• RAMPAGE V EXTREME TPM connector 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. • • 7 - Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an...
...; • • Eg c2H,A, TPM zcls:Lk, (z73e:5 ,.Zz m •=• RAMPAGE V EXTREME TPM connector 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction A TPM system also helps enhance the network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. • • 7 - Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an...
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ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-45 Ifs See the illustration below to locate the respective Probelt points. .0 U El= T u GND O VIN El CORE El CACHE * SA ▪ RAM_AB ▪ RAM_CD ▪ PCH ▪ PCHJO un u RAMPAGE V EXTREME Probelt Using Probelt You can connect the multimeter to measure the Probelt points even during overclocking. Use a co multimeter to the motherboard as...
ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-45 Ifs See the illustration below to locate the respective Probelt points. .0 U El= T u GND O VIN El CORE El CACHE * SA ▪ RAM_AB ▪ RAM_CD ▪ PCH ▪ PCHJO un u RAMPAGE V EXTREME Probelt Using Probelt You can connect the multimeter to measure the Probelt points even during overclocking. Use a co multimeter to the motherboard as...
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The motherboard layout may vary with N models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I/O panel. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O ports are the same for reference only. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-1 a 10 U o k7a0o0g700,o0,og,,00,00g40no0olLi60oOo000i0. tosogsosoossso9, c oo 8 a CD 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I /O panel. Basic installation 2.1 2.1.1 Building your PC system Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. +CaT, 1.
The motherboard layout may vary with N models, but the installation steps are aligned to the chassis rear I/O panel. Install the ASUS Q-Shield to the chassis' rear I /O ports are the same for reference only. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-1 a 10 U o k7a0o0g700,o0,og,,00,00g40no0olLi60oOo000i0. tosogsosoossso9, c oo 8 a CD 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I /O panel. Basic installation 2.1 2.1.1 Building your PC system Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for all models. +CaT, 1.