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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1... 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.10 Fan bracket installation 2-13 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-16 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-17 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-17 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1... 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-8 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-9 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.10 Fan bracket installation 2-13 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-16 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-17 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-17 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time...
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... 3-20 3.6.13 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration 3-20 3.6.14 PCH-FW Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 BIOS FlashBack 3-24 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-24 3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.7 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating...
... 3-20 3.6.13 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration 3-20 3.6.14 PCH-FW Configuration 3-20 3.7 Monitor menu 3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 BIOS FlashBack 3-24 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-24 3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.7 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10 Exit menu 3-25 3.11 Updating...
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Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-8 v
Chapter 4: RAID Support 4.1 RAID configurations 4-1 4.1.1 RAID definitions 4-1 4.1.2 Installing storage devices 4-2 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-8 v
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... that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard...
... that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. 2. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard...
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ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 1 x 4-pin VROC key 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB connector supports 2 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x U.2 port 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) 1 x ROG... 1 x Slow mode switch 1 x PCIe x16 lane switch 1 x MemOK! button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x System panel connector 1 x AURA addressable header 2 x AURA RGB strip headers...
ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 1 x 4-pin VROC key 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB connector supports 2 USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header] 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x U.2 port 1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe3.0 x 4 and SATA modes) 1 x ROG... 1 x Slow mode switch 1 x PCIe x16 lane switch 1 x MemOK! button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x System panel connector 1 x AURA addressable header 2 x AURA RGB strip headers...
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... for supporting information. (continued on the next page) xii ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary Back Panel I /O shield - AI Charger ASUS EZ DIY - LiveDash OLED - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Design - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - ASUS integrated I /O Ports Special Features 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! MemOK! module (1x1 802.11 ad...
... for supporting information. (continued on the next page) xii ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary Back Panel I /O shield - AI Charger ASUS EZ DIY - LiveDash OLED - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - USB 3.1 Boost - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-Design - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - ASUS integrated I /O Ports Special Features 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! MemOK! module (1x1 802.11 ad...
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... Information Preview (continued on the next page) xiii DirectKey - O.C. ProbeIt - X.M.P. - Power On UEFI BIOS features: - GPU.DIMM Post - NexFET MOSFET - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors OC Zone - LN2 Mode header - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Reset button - One-click overclocking - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features ROG DIMM.2 module Extreme Engine Digi+ - MicroFine Alloy Choke - Safe Boot button...
... Information Preview (continued on the next page) xiii DirectKey - O.C. ProbeIt - X.M.P. - Power On UEFI BIOS features: - GPU.DIMM Post - NexFET MOSFET - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors OC Zone - LN2 Mode header - ROG SSD Secure Erase - Reset button - One-click overclocking - ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features ROG DIMM.2 module Extreme Engine Digi+ - MicroFine Alloy Choke - Safe Boot button...
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... subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for Windows® 10 64-bit. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3...
... subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for Windows® 10 64-bit. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3...
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... 1-12 1-24 1-25 1-27 1-10 1-28 1-21 1-31 1-15 1-31 1-19 1-25 1-32 1-30 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-3 PCIe x16 Lane switch (PCIEX16_SW) 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E2) 16. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) 24. MemOK! USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) 30. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE...14-1 pin TPM) 33. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. RESET button (RESET) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 34. SATA 6G_34; ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 31. Pause switch (PAUSE) 23. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT...
... 1-12 1-24 1-25 1-27 1-10 1-28 1-21 1-31 1-15 1-31 1-19 1-25 1-32 1-30 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-3 PCIe x16 Lane switch (PCIEX16_SW) 6. USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_E2) 16. BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) 24. MemOK! USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) 30. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE...14-1 pin TPM) 33. DDR4 DIMM slots 2. RESET button (RESET) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 34. SATA 6G_34; ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 31. Pause switch (PAUSE) 23. Water in, water out, and water flow connectors (2-pin W_IN; 2-pin W_OUT...
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...reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the...If the system fails to boot during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot up ...
...reboots when each timing set is not properly installed. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fails to the latest BIOS version from www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the...If the system fails to boot during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are not compatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot up ...
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... button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be pressed anytime to force the system to modify the settings causing boot failure. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-11 Chapter 1 4.
... button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. When pressed, it forces the system to reboot while retaining the same settings to be pressed anytime to force the system to modify the settings causing boot failure. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-11 Chapter 1 4.
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BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. Pause switch (PAUSE) The pause switch allows you to freeze the cooling system at a hardware level, thus allowing you to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. Chapter 1 6. The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. 7. Press the BIOS button to adjust your system settings under heavy overclocking. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
BIOS Switch button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. Pause switch (PAUSE) The pause switch allows you to freeze the cooling system at a hardware level, thus allowing you to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. Chapter 1 6. The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. 7. Press the BIOS button to adjust your system settings under heavy overclocking. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. BIOS LEDs (BIOS_LED1-2) The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. If an error is found, the corresponding LED ... case. 2. Q LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in use. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding...
Chapter 1 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The actual cause may vary from case to locate the root problem within seconds. BIOS LEDs (BIOS_LED1-2) The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. If an error is found, the corresponding LED ... case. 2. Q LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in use. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding...
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... with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Due to the way Intel reads drive numbers based on the PCH pinout, the...
... with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Due to the way Intel reads drive numbers based on the PCH pinout, the...
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... U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3)) This socket allows you to use U.2 devices. 14. Adjust the BIOS settings to install an M.2 SSD module. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe and...shares bandwidth with the U.2 connector. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_1 socket . Adjust the BIOS settings to use U.2 devices. 15.
... U.2 connector shares bandwidth with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. M.2 sockets (M.2_1(Socket 3)) This socket allows you to use U.2 devices. 14. Adjust the BIOS settings to install an M.2 SSD module. • M.2_1 socket supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode M Key design and type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 PCIe and...shares bandwidth with the U.2 connector. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction U.2 connector (U.2) This motherboard comes with the M.2_1 socket . Adjust the BIOS settings to use U.2 devices. 15.
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... only one orientation. The M.2 SSD module is notched to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is purchased separately. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-29 DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT) This socket allows you install or remove the DIMM.2 card, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched...or the power cord is only supported by M.2_1 and M.2_1(DIMM.2) when sourced from ASUS support website. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that the notch on your motherboard drivers and BIOS to connect M.2 SSD modules. 16. Chapter 1 • Before you to install the...
... only one orientation. The M.2 SSD module is notched to the motherboard or DIMM.2 card. • The DIMM.2 card is purchased separately. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-29 DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT) This socket allows you install or remove the DIMM.2 card, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched...or the power cord is only supported by M.2_1 and M.2_1(DIMM.2) when sourced from ASUS support website. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that the notch on your motherboard drivers and BIOS to connect M.2 SSD modules. 16. Chapter 1 • Before you to install the...
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...power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds until the light goes out..., indicating that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise update will...
...power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is completed. We recommend you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds until the light goes out..., indicating that the BIOS updating process is ongoing, otherwise update will...
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USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports E5678 4. Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN port 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 8. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 9. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-17 Optical S/PDIF OUT port 12. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the USB 3.1 Gen...
USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports E5678 4. Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN port 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 8. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback function. 9. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-17 Optical S/PDIF OUT port 12. Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the USB 3.1 Gen...
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...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100...
...'s LEDs may continue to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Chapter 2 * LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description Off No link Off 10 Mbps connection Orange Linked Orange 100...
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... beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-21 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. External SCSI devices (starting with... front panel case lights up. For systems with the last device on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Follow the instructions in the following ...
... beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the BIOS beep codes table) or additional messages appear on the screen. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-21 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for assistance. External SCSI devices (starting with... front panel case lights up. For systems with the last device on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Follow the instructions in the following ...