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......vi About this guide...vii ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit... Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-6 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-7 ...
......vi About this guide...vii ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit... Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-3 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-4 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-5 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-6 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-6 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-7 ...
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...local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips..., screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Do not place the product in...
...local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips..., screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Do not place the product in...
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...Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. •... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include ...
...Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. •... This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include ...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s Cables 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable 1 x Wafer cable 1 x ROG DIMM.2 Card 1 x ROG DIMM.2 fan stand pack 1... for FAN_EXT card 1 x Q-Connector Kit 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x ROG VGA holder 1 x ASUS 1x1 dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11ad compliant) 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802...
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s Cables 1 x RGB LED extension cable 1 x RGB Addressable LED extension cable 1 x Wafer cable 1 x ROG DIMM.2 Card 1 x ROG DIMM.2 fan stand pack 1... for FAN_EXT card 1 x Q-Connector Kit 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x ROG VGA holder 1 x ASUS 1x1 dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11ad compliant) 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802...
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xv Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws PC chassis Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit AMD® TR4 CPU AMD® TR4 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xv Installation tools and components 1 Bag of screws PC chassis Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit AMD® TR4 CPU AMD® TR4 compatible CPU Fan DDR4 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-1
..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Product Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap... or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-1
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1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The TR4 socket has a different pinout design. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD® Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a TR4 socket designed for the TR4 socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The TR4 socket has a different pinout design. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Ensure that you use a CPU designed for the AMD® Ryzen™ Threadripper™ processors. Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a TR4 socket designed for the TR4 socket. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-5 Chapter 1 1.1.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module.
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.../MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Check with the vendor to support a full memory load...
.../MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for single-channel operation. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the same version or data code (D/C) from a memory module. Check with the vendor to support a full memory load...
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Slot Description 1 PCIe x16_1 slot 2 PCIe x8_2 slot 3 PCIe x4 slot 4 PCIe x16_3 slot 5 PCIe x1 slot 6 PCIe x8/x4_4 slot ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Slot Description 1 PCIe x16_1 slot 2 PCIe x8_2 slot 3 PCIe x4 slot 4 PCIe x16_3 slot 5 PCIe x1 slot 6 PCIe x8/x4_4 slot ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-7 Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1.1.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... will be disabled. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... will be disabled. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. • Connect chassis fans to the motherboard chassis fan connectors when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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.... 1. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-9
.... 1. This is plugged to a power source indicating that allows you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. Power-on button (START) The motherboard comes with a power-on a bare or open-case system. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-9
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1.1.7 Jumper 1. Chapter 1 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-13 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.
1.1.7 Jumper 1. Chapter 1 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-13 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.
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This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The actual cause may vary per CPU. It blinks when ... vary from the hard disk drive. Q LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk...
This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The actual cause may vary per CPU. It blinks when ... vary from the hard disk drive. Q LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT) Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in sequence during motherboard booting process. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) The Hard Disk...
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... SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support USB. • When using NCQ, set to section SATA Configuration for details. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support USB. • When using NCQ, set to section SATA Configuration for details. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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.... We recommend that supports HD Audio. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-17 USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_1) This connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. The latest...
.... We recommend that supports HD Audio. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-17 USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector (U31G2_1) This connector allows you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. 3. The latest...
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... (ROG_EXT) port. 6. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to detect its temperature. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-19 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) This connector is for the thermistor cables that supports up to a slot opening at ... chassis. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1 x USB 2.0 port (USB1314) at the back of the devices and the critical components inside the...
... (ROG_EXT) port. 6. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to detect its temperature. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 1-19 USB 2.0 connector (10-1 pin USB1314) This connector is for the thermistor cables that supports up to a slot opening at ... chassis. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mb/s connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1 x USB 2.0 port (USB1314) at the back of the devices and the critical components inside the...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, water pump+, extension, cover, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 4-pin W_ PUMP+; 3-pin COV_FAN; 5-... the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the H_AMP_PUMP connector. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. CPU, CPU optional, high amp, water pump+, extension, cover, and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin H_AMP_FAN; 4-pin W_ PUMP+; 3-pin COV_FAN; 5-... the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The EXT_FAN connector supports 2 of 5 thermal sensor sources. • W_PUMP+ function support depends on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of your water cooling kit to the H_AMP_PUMP connector. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...