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... 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 4-23 4-26 4-27 4-29 4-39 4-41 4-41 4-43 4-45 4-46 4-47 4-49 4-52 4-54 4-55 4-58 4-60 4-61 v Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4.2 Support DVD information 4.2.1 Running the support...
... 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 4-23 4-26 4-27 4-29 4-39 4-41 4-41 4-43 4-45 4-46 4-47 4-49 4-52 4-54 4-55 4-58 4-60 4-61 v Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4.2 Support DVD information 4.2.1 Running the support...
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.... If x8 mode is occupied, the SATA ports will always be disabled. RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary emory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage New Inter Core, i7 Processors on LGA 2011-v3 socket Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* *The support of Individual CPUs. ** Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for...
.... If x8 mode is occupied, the SATA ports will always be disabled. RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary emory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage New Inter Core, i7 Processors on LGA 2011-v3 socket Supports 22nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* *The support of Individual CPUs. ** Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for...
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...Sonic SoundStage button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboldEX II series support 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x TPM connector 1 x System...RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Form Factor BIOS Features Manageability 2 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 2 x SATA Express (compatible with 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU...
...Sonic SoundStage button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x Thunderbolt header (5-pin) for ASUS ThunderboldEX II series support 1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x TPM connector 1 x System...RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Form Factor BIOS Features Manageability 2 x USB 3.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 2 x SATA Express (compatible with 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU...
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Start button - CPU Level Up - O.C. Graphics Card Information Preview ROG Connect* - LN2 Mode header - Slow Mode switch - X.M.P. - DirectKey UEFI BIOS features : - RC Remote - Reset button -... Erase - Safe Boot button - Extreme Tweaker - RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary o are Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities Operating Systems Support Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ IV OC Zone -...
Start button - CPU Level Up - O.C. Graphics Card Information Preview ROG Connect* - LN2 Mode header - Slow Mode switch - X.M.P. - DirectKey UEFI BIOS features : - RC Remote - Reset button -... Erase - Safe Boot button - Extreme Tweaker - RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary o are Drivers ROG GameFirst III ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-Z ROG Mem TweakIt Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage HomeCloud ASUS Utilities Operating Systems Support Windows® 8.1 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 7 ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi+ IV OC Zone -...
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...! Al Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and Boot Device LED) - Pipe music or movies from your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Push Notice - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-DIMM *Specifications are subject to a smart TV, your PC to change without notice. Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - USB 3.0 Boost - RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary...
...! Al Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, and Boot Device LED) - Pipe music or movies from your entertainment goes wherever you go! - Push Notice - USB BIOS Flashback - ASUS Q-DIMM *Specifications are subject to a smart TV, your PC to change without notice. Disk Unlocker ASUS EZ DIY - USB 3.0 Boost - RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary...
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... better compatibility. NORMAL Mode for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE V EXTREME and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset. VGA Hotwire - Please refer to your motherboard manual for...EXTREME MODE capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port * Visit the ASUS websfte at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable system voltages, frequencies on-the-fly Stylish design with CPU Level Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support...
... better compatibility. NORMAL Mode for NORMAL Mode installation 1 x SATA power cable from system power supply RAMPAGE V EXTREME and other voltage definitions, vary by chipset. VGA Hotwire - Please refer to your motherboard manual for...EXTREME MODE capabilities, including V1, V2, DRAM and other motherboards with ROG_EXT port * Visit the ASUS websfte at one-click OC button Real-time control and display CPU fan speed, temperature, BCLK and RATIO Adjustable system voltages, frequencies on-the-fly Stylish design with CPU Level Up at www.asus.com for the latest motherboard support...
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.... NOTE: RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy and hassle-free. With the Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it to your motherboard at the same time. Rampage V Extreme's exclusive voltage-regulator module (VRM). With three predefined profiles for important tasks. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 IROG The...
.... NOTE: RAMDisk only supports 64-bit operating systems. CPU Level Up With ROG's CPU Level Up, overclocking has never been so easy and hassle-free. With the Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it to your motherboard at the same time. Rampage V Extreme's exclusive voltage-regulator module (VRM). With three predefined profiles for important tasks. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-3 IROG The...
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...the BIOS, OS, or software utilities. With Extreme Tweaker, you can help measure your graphic cards and memory modules' statuses in the BIOS as well as overclocking settings. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the next step in normal mode, the... OC Panel displays information covering CPU temp, ratio, base clock, and CPU fan speed. OC Panel is critical during overclocking. No more . Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under extreme conditions. OC...
...the BIOS, OS, or software utilities. With Extreme Tweaker, you can help measure your graphic cards and memory modules' statuses in the BIOS as well as overclocking settings. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the next step in normal mode, the... OC Panel displays information covering CPU temp, ratio, base clock, and CPU fan speed. OC Panel is critical during overclocking. No more . Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under extreme conditions. OC...
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... compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to the Extreme Tweaker menu section for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory...channel for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS latency. Check with memory frequency higher than...
... compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with the vendor to the Extreme Tweaker menu section for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory...channel for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than 2133MHz and their corresponding timing or the loaded XMP profile is dependent on the CPU's capabilities and other installed devices. • Always install the DIMMS with the same CAS latency. Check with memory frequency higher than...
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... 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 ...pin of maximum 1A (12 VV) fan power. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_0PT; I =C o. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. cu 4-pin CHA_FAN1A-3A; 4-pin CHA_FAN1B-3B) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-39 s-i 7. Insufficient air flow inside the ...
... 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 ...pin of maximum 1A (12 VV) fan power. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_0PT; I =C o. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. cu 4-pin CHA_FAN1A-3A; 4-pin CHA_FAN1B-3B) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 1-39 s-i 7. Insufficient air flow inside the ...
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...ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core], the following item appears. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit. [Auto] Select to apply the CPU...Allows you to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the 1-Core Ratio limit. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per ...
...ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology. When the CPU Core Ratio is set to [Per Core], the following item appears. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit. [Auto] Select to apply the CPU...Allows you to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the 1-Core Ratio limit. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the CPU ratio and sync automatically, per ...
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... It is in a low power state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Intergrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Select the balanced mode to improve power saving when the CPU is recommended to disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [1] - [4095] Package ... turbo ratio exceeds the power limit 2. The turbo ratio can support the duration for the maximum system perfromance. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Enable this item to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-23
... It is in a low power state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU Intergrated VR Efficiency Management [Auto] Select the balanced mode to improve power saving when the CPU is recommended to disable this item when overclocking. Configuration options: [1] - [4095] Package ... turbo ratio exceeds the power limit 2. The turbo ratio can support the duration for the maximum system perfromance. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Enable this item to prevent a frequency or power throttling when overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-23
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CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to stop the CPU from 1.20V to configure the core voltage for the system memory. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Voltage (CHA, CHB) / (CHC, CHD) [Auto] This item ...). The values range from 0.001V to 1.80V at 0.010V increment. PCH I /O voltage for the processor by a negative value. Configuration options: [0.800V] - [3.400V] DRAM SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to stop the CPU from 0.70V to 0.999V at 0.00635V increment. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Setting a high system agent voltage may damage the...
CPU SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to stop the CPU from 1.20V to configure the core voltage for the system memory. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Voltage (CHA, CHB) / (CHC, CHD) [Auto] This item ...). The values range from 0.001V to 1.80V at 0.010V increment. PCH I /O voltage for the processor by a negative value. Configuration options: [0.800V] - [3.400V] DRAM SVID Support [Auto] Set this item to stop the CPU from 0.70V to 0.999V at 0.00635V increment. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Setting a high system agent voltage may damage the...
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...Proc....or .7.nr.r, Pmer hlonagemeni Conhguravan I intnied I Enabled I Enabled CPU AIM NH arc Cr. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-29 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. 4."7' . = ems moos cc. pia Intel Vnittaiitaunn Tecterningy ...rl • Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). NSA 'Aentory Hided...ye PrelnIcher Adjacent CAIN. The items in [. LIEFi ...
...Proc....or .7.nr.r, Pmer hlonagemeni Conhguravan I intnied I Enabled I Enabled CPU AIM NH arc Cr. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-29 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu may vary based on the CPU installed. 4."7' . = ems moos cc. pia Intel Vnittaiitaunn Tecterningy ...rl • Hyper-Threading [ALL] [Enabled] This item allows you to enable/disable the Hyper-Threading for CPUs with a supporting OS (SuSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update 3). NSA 'Aentory Hided...ye PrelnIcher Adjacent CAIN. The items in [. LIEFi ...
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... you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Auto] [CO/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention) state] [C6(Retention) state] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-31 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State Support [Auto] This item allows you set the a C-state support for the CPU package. The following items appear only...
... you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to the operating system. Configuration options: [Auto] [CO/C1 state] [C2 state] [C6(non Retention) state] [C6(Retention) state] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-31 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Package C State Support [Auto] This item allows you set the a C-state support for the CPU package. The following items appear only...
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...enable or disable the PCH DMI ASPM setting. Actworeeci Mode raZ " 18:18 O My Favorita$ Main Extreme Timeaker roe.ameMPle4form ranr.crooflammun SA DUI AVM PKI ASPM Support r'4P-rthro Ad warred c'E .P T.o6M'AOAMSFIti MoPI, NOME% El WI ofTS. rr Configuration options...support for the downstream devices. AMnri A.M, R5upporl I Olrabled rusorole Memory all downstream devices. feprem PM OM! 3.6.6 Platform Miscellaneous Configuration uen BOB Utiircy - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Li only] 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Monitor Boot Tool Exit Roo:Mare Monitor rambled rimme0 CPu...
...enable or disable the PCH DMI ASPM setting. Actworeeci Mode raZ " 18:18 O My Favorita$ Main Extreme Timeaker roe.ameMPle4form ranr.crooflammun SA DUI AVM PKI ASPM Support r'4P-rthro Ad warred c'E .P T.o6M'AOAMSFIti MoPI, NOME% El WI ofTS. rr Configuration options...support for the downstream devices. AMnri A.M, R5upporl I Olrabled rusorole Memory all downstream devices. feprem PM OM! 3.6.6 Platform Miscellaneous Configuration uen BOB Utiircy - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Li only] 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Monitor Boot Tool Exit Roo:Mare Monitor rambled rimme0 CPu...
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... active. Mbrnbny Fr*genty ..1133 MHz kl,C1*11 0.01111V [awry +016 we CH. Enabled CPU horned* 1156 3.0 theleryChrtling support A31.110.63E Swope ContrallerrSATAEXPPEPtt* I Pleaded 'tensed .3500 ANY oar 1XCAANh wr rcc. 0.99t Window, Nopprorg Norliketion MOM...enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of x4 speed. Advanced 14:22° Entibt I enabled SA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-39 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to the PCIEx8_4 or M.2 slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [SATA EXPRESS] [PCIE X4] PCIEx8 and...
... active. Mbrnbny Fr*genty ..1133 MHz kl,C1*11 0.01111V [awry +016 we CH. Enabled CPU horned* 1156 3.0 theleryChrtling support A31.110.63E Swope ContrallerrSATAEXPPEPtt* I Pleaded 'tensed .3500 ANY oar 1XCAANh wr rcc. 0.99t Window, Nopprorg Norliketion MOM...enable the ASMedia® USB 3.0 controller of x4 speed. Advanced 14:22° Entibt I enabled SA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-39 3.6.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Scroll down to the PCIEx8_4 or M.2 slots. Configuration options: [Auto] [SATA EXPRESS] [PCIE X4] PCIEx8 and...
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PptPry% My Favorites Main Extreme Twee ker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit (- Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 ROG Effects ,ie'r = cc". I tilsseled 35.0 PAH! 19-C...38° ; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Aavx-ireivilerwert srao connixisena ?Hardwire Monitor CPU *mirk Wei I =r My Favorire r• Main Extreme Tweaker adworialincie Mims Ngf.r0.3,04Pro Q rtrun.p..b.rdi.F.1 Wrmidoonna Hme, Advanred Monitor exot Toof Exit EPHardware Monitor O1"U Onboard...
PptPry% My Favorites Main Extreme Twee ker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit (- Ipv4 / Ipv6 PXE Support [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 ROG Effects ,ie'r = cc". I tilsseled 35.0 PAH! 19-C...38° ; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Aavx-ireivilerwert srao connixisena ?Hardwire Monitor CPU *mirk Wei I =r My Favorire r• Main Extreme Tweaker adworialincie Mims Ngf.r0.3,04Pro Q rtrun.p..b.rdi.F.1 Wrmidoonna Hme, Advanred Monitor exot Toof Exit EPHardware Monitor O1"U Onboard...
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... %mood Memory im.wry 1c1,04% 2122 Se saaav r.gr.rnt-, a9s6ol JPI crap 7.7041, lealiage Serge Support - Cad Mode r=" 18:420 I tzwdelmI-3 .gca U CPU Temperature; 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status and allows you do not wish to...field shows [N/A]. CqpyrIght to) 221dAmarlean Alwarand,,, us' moairma I EFM,VMs Crest! DRAM Voltage (CHA, CHB)/ (CHC, CHD); VCCIO CPU 1.05V Voltage; ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-43 Press and select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. MB Temperature; Press and select [Ignore]...
... %mood Memory im.wry 1c1,04% 2122 Se saaav r.gr.rnt-, a9s6ol JPI crap 7.7041, lealiage Serge Support - Cad Mode r=" 18:420 I tzwdelmI-3 .gca U CPU Temperature; 3.7 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status and allows you do not wish to...field shows [N/A]. CqpyrIght to) 221dAmarlean Alwarand,,, us' moairma I EFM,VMs Crest! DRAM Voltage (CHA, CHB)/ (CHC, CHD); VCCIO CPU 1.05V Voltage; ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME 3-43 Press and select [Ignore] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. MB Temperature; Press and select [Ignore]...
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... operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Min. Configuration options. [Disabled] [Enabled] Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) [60] Use the and keys...
... operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Min. Configuration options. [Disabled] [Enabled] Anti Surge Support [On] This item allows you to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Duty Cycle (%) [60] Use the and keys...