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...23 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-24 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.6 Advanced menu 3-28 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-29 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-32 3.6.3 ... menu 3-43 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-56 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-57 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-59 iv
...23 2.5 Starting up for the first time 2-24 2.6 Turning off the computer 2-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-6 3.4 Main menu 3-7 3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.6 Advanced menu 3-28 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-29 3.6.2 PCH Configuration 3-32 3.6.3 ... menu 3-43 3.8 Boot menu 3-47 3.9 Tool menu 3-53 3.10 Exit menu 3-55 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-56 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-56 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-57 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-58 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-59 iv
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... Streamer 4.6 ROG Audio features Sonic Studio Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SoundStage DTS Connect 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4.8 GameFirst III 4.9 KeyBot 4.10 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4.11 RAMDisk 4.12 MemTweakIt 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4.14 ROG Connect 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-3 4-4 4-4 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-10 4-11 4-13 4-14 4-17 4-18 4-19 4-21 4-22 ...Intelligent Processors 5 5-Way Optimization Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) Fan Xpert 3 DIGI+ Power Control Turbo App Energy Processing Unit (EPU) USB 3.0 Boost EZ Update System Information USB BIOS Flashback USB Charger+ Push Notice Ai Charger+ Wi-Fi Engine Wi-Fi GO!
... Streamer 4.6 ROG Audio features Sonic Studio Sonic SenseAmp Sonic SoundStage DTS Connect 4.7 Sonic Radar II 4.8 GameFirst III 4.9 KeyBot 4.10 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4.11 RAMDisk 4.12 MemTweakIt 4.13 ROG CPU-Z 4.14 ROG Connect 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-3 4-4 4-4 4-7 4-7 4-8 4-10 4-11 4-13 4-14 4-17 4-18 4-19 4-21 4-22 ...Intelligent Processors 5 5-Way Optimization Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) Fan Xpert 3 DIGI+ Power Control Turbo App Energy Processing Unit (EPU) USB 3.0 Boost EZ Update System Information USB BIOS Flashback USB Charger+ Push Notice Ai Charger+ Wi-Fi Engine Wi-Fi GO!
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... procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. viii Chapter 4: Software support This chapter...
... procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. viii Chapter 4: Software support This chapter...
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ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-5 Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your ultimate convenience. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically. 1.1.4 ASUS special features Al Suite 3 CU With its user-friendly interface, ASUS Al Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into a single software package...
ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-5 Simply install a USB storage device containing the BIOS file, press the BIOS Flashback button for your ultimate convenience. It also allows you to regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically. 1.1.4 ASUS special features Al Suite 3 CU With its user-friendly interface, ASUS Al Suite 3 consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into a single software package...
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...asus.com. • If you download and update to a successful boot. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOKI button to boot up when the DIMM is the DRAM_LED lighting continuously. via IzQ , Eun MOW% V EXITIEWIZC Da ito ,I nami:o=olia=mrarommo anatook, RAMPAGE V EXTREME... MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that can help lead to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOKI function. •...
...asus.com. • If you download and update to a successful boot. button to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOKI button to boot up when the DIMM is the DRAM_LED lighting continuously. via IzQ , Eun MOW% V EXITIEWIZC Da ito ,I nami:o=olia=mrarommo anatook, RAMPAGE V EXTREME... MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that can help lead to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after using the MemOKI function. •...
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... 2. CD 4. zrN [I Ii [ MEI [I 11 l [I 11 11 1 00 0\ / I yarg MII7/ • * I \O; If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise the update will be interrupted. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Copy R5E.CAP to the root directory of interruption...
... 2. CD 4. zrN [I Ii [ MEI [I 11 l [I 11 11 1 00 0\ / I yarg MII7/ • * I \O; If the BIOS program is ongoing, otherwise the update will be interrupted. 2.2 BIOS update utility USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback allows you to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Copy R5E.CAP to the root directory of interruption...
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...the need to go to update your OC Panel's firmware. These modes are further explained in an available 5.25-inch drive bay on your system has adequate cooling designed for the NORMAL Mode of the a OC Panel. N • Ensure to the BIOS settings or use software utilities....174; 0 O, OK button Right Arrow button Reset button Value Down button Fan connectors 3,4 Pause and Slow Mode Subzero Sense connector OC Panel cover ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-19 2.4 OC Panel The OC Panel is a device that allows you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for overclocking before using It the OC...
...the need to go to update your OC Panel's firmware. These modes are further explained in an available 5.25-inch drive bay on your system has adequate cooling designed for the NORMAL Mode of the a OC Panel. N • Ensure to the BIOS settings or use software utilities....174; 0 O, OK button Right Arrow button Reset button Value Down button Fan connectors 3,4 Pause and Slow Mode Subzero Sense connector OC Panel cover ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 2-19 2.4 OC Panel The OC Panel is a device that allows you have installed ROG Connect Plus driver for overclocking before using It the OC...
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... this motherboard. We strongly .atco recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as R5E.CAP ... component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration...
... this motherboard. We strongly .atco recommend that you to run the BIOS Setup. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as R5E.CAP ... component that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as storage device configuration...
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... BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. See the section about Boot Menu on Chapter 3 for more information in enabling the DirectKey function in using the previous options. If the system fails to boot normally. BIOS menu screen The BIOS ... then back on your motherboard if you see the Onboard buttons and switches section on Chapter 2. If you failed to help guide you in BIOS. • Press the power button to the default value. Do this user guide. Ensure that a USB mouse is enabled in this option...
... BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to update the BIOS or configure its parameters. See the section about Boot Menu on Chapter 3 for more information in enabling the DirectKey function in using the previous options. If the system fails to boot normally. BIOS menu screen The BIOS ... then back on your motherboard if you see the Onboard buttons and switches section on Chapter 2. If you failed to help guide you in BIOS. • Press the power button to the default value. Do this user guide. Ensure that a USB mouse is enabled in this option...
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... the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). LdR MndIlled i U-Moile/ rl • Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This...QuktPnoken pllnl &Ns My Favor'In Main Extreme TWeaket Advanced Monitilt OLIO Tool EXJT clHardutare Mdnitor L. Version 2-16.1147. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [... Thermal Monitoring). The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. War. /XV let 0,492V IJmn C,PY110 M.raLM1 Focure WAN! ...
... the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). LdR MndIlled i U-Moile/ rl • Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This...QuktPnoken pllnl &Ns My Favor'In Main Extreme TWeaket Advanced Monitilt OLIO Tool EXJT clHardutare Mdnitor L. Version 2-16.1147. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-29 Configuration options: [Enabled] [... Thermal Monitoring). The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. War. /XV let 0,492V IJmn C,PY110 M.raLM1 Focure WAN! ...
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Save to Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS DRAM SPD Information This item allows you to view the information about the installed DIMMS when selected. 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Key in the profile number that you to save profile to...
Save to Profile This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to eight, press , and then select Yes. ASUS DRAM SPD Information This item allows you to view the information about the installed DIMMS when selected. 3-54 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Key in the profile number that you to save profile to...
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... a utility that comes with the support DVD. 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to boot. rr...
... a utility that comes with the support DVD. 3-56 Chapter 3: BIOS setup However, BIOS updating is available in Windows® environment. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to boot. rr...
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..., and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-57 Advanced Mode Man ES Flash 2 Utility 4242 Rwash %Wet RAMPAGE V MINK versharr Flit Pane non OFF. 150: I [109 kW f,1:\ 196 EMI fall 14401 01 la : 1 [10224 le...
..., and then press to use a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. Before you to update the BIOS without having to perform the BIOS update process. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-57 Advanced Mode Man ES Flash 2 Utility 4242 Rwash %Wet RAMPAGE V MINK versharr Flit Pane non OFF. 150: I [109 kW f,1:\ 196 EMI fall 14401 01 la : 1 [10224 le...
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...Menu on Chapter 3 for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!...and a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turn on the ASUS official website. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When found, ...
...Menu on Chapter 3 for the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!...and a single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 3-58 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turn on the ASUS official website. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When found, ...
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... Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as shown. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file so that you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS ...can use it as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the update process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-59 Please select boot device: El: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB...
... Support DVD into the optical drive then select the optical drive as shown. 3.11.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to copy the current BIOS file so that you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS ...can use it as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the update process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Boot your computer then press to boot using defaults ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-59 Please select boot device: El: ASUS DVD-E818A6T (4069MB) USB DISK 2.0 (3824MB...
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... pressed within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:/> d: 0:1> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE Current ROM BOARD: VER: DATE: Update ROM BOARD: VER: DATE: PATH: A: R5E.CAP 2097152 2014-07-20 17:30:48 [-Note...
... pressed within five (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt. Welcome to Drive D (USB flash drive). C:/> d: 0:1> Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2012/05/22] FLASH TYPE Current ROM BOARD: VER: DATE: Update ROM BOARD: VER: DATE: PATH: A: R5E.CAP 2097152 2014-07-20 17:30:48 [-Note...
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... Files panel then press keys to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. 3. When the BIOS update is complete, press to prevent system boot failure. a) aga U ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-61
... Files panel then press keys to confirm the BIOS update. After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file, select Yes to select the BIOS file and press . 4. Select Yes then press . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to exit BIOS Updater. 6. 3. When the BIOS update is complete, press to prevent system boot failure. a) aga U ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-61
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...includes is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on the top-right corner of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click or tap on motherboard model. The Al Suite 3 screenshots in this user ...8226;•••16 f if IN% CO MN., CI 'mu 6tt w PIPS ;,47 n Al Suite 3 main menu bar 01 USB BIOS 5-Way Optimization Al Charger+ EZ Update Flashback WI-Fl Engine rr CD 4:6 USB 3.0 Boost System USB Charger+ Push Notice Version Information • Some functions in the Al Suite 3...
...includes is a quick-access menu bar that allows you to optimize performance settings while at www.asus.com for reference only and can vary depending on the top-right corner of the integrated ASUS utilities. Click or tap on motherboard model. The Al Suite 3 screenshots in this user ...8226;•••16 f if IN% CO MN., CI 'mu 6tt w PIPS ;,47 n Al Suite 3 main menu bar 01 USB BIOS 5-Way Optimization Al Charger+ EZ Update Flashback WI-Fl Engine rr CD 4:6 USB 3.0 Boost System USB Charger+ Push Notice Version Information • Some functions in the Al Suite 3...
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...or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select _I a boot logo L Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers, or BIOS. EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will... display during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the top-right...
...or tap to search and select the BIOS file Click or tap to select _I a boot logo L Click or tap to automatically update your motherboard's software, drivers, or BIOS. EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you can also manually update the BIOS and select the boot logo that will... display during POST. Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update, click or tap on the top-right...
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....1•60•111: the BIOS Update [4.1 14 download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to change how frequently the software checks for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 4-21 In the Download Setting...
....1•60•111: the BIOS Update [4.1 14 download Click or tap to check for a new BIOS update available for download Click or tap to cancel the download schedule setting Click or tap to change how frequently the software checks for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 4-21 In the Download Setting...