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...warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of reproduction and shipment, which you . ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain... the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of the product is eager to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
...warranty or service will be registered trademarks or copyrights of reproduction and shipment, which you . ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain... the full corresponding source code we can coordinate the terms and cost of the product is eager to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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...; Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your retailer. vi If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you encounter technical problems with...
...; Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in your retailer. vi If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you encounter technical problems with...
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... trying to select. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked...
... trying to select. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked...
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...ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS... Sonic Radar III Aura WinZip Fan Xpert 4 ASUS Utilities Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX Form Factor, 12 inch x 10.9 inch (30.5cm x 27.7cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xiii
...ROG ZENITH EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Manageability Software Operating System Support Form Factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.1, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen and ASUS... Sonic Radar III Aura WinZip Fan Xpert 4 ASUS Utilities Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX Form Factor, 12 inch x 10.9 inch (30.5cm x 27.7cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xiii
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... these connectors, set the 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 BIOS to [AHCI] by default. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. AMD® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk...
... these connectors, set the 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 BIOS to [AHCI] by default. 1.1.9 Internal connectors 1. AMD® Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_12; Refer to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk...
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...) These connectors allow you to connect a water block connector to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your third party monoblocks. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can... manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. 19. Water Block connector (9-pin WB_SENSOR) ...
...) These connectors allow you to connect a water block connector to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your third party monoblocks. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can... manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. 19. Water Block connector (9-pin WB_SENSOR) ...
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... 2 ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • When using Windows® 7, the USB 3.1 Gen 1 driver must be manually installed before USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can be used due to the controller's limitation. • USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage... disabled. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth V4.1 ports 3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1, 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 7. USB BIOS Flashback button 8. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 3, 4 9. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 2-13
... 2 ports for faster and better performance for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. • When using Windows® 7, the USB 3.1 Gen 1 driver must be manually installed before USB 3.1 Gen 1 devices can be used due to the controller's limitation. • USB 3.1 Gen 1/Gen 2 devices can only be used as data storage... disabled. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ad, Bluetooth V4.1 ports 3. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1, 2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A port E2 7. USB BIOS Flashback button 8. USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 3, 4 9. ROG ZENITH EXTREME 2-13
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...BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with ...mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during ... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to ...
...BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with ...mouse input. DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the help of a trained service personnel. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during ... device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you to ...
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...the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you... program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press or ...
...the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for the detailed BIOS content manual. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its routines. If you... program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to the default value. Please visit ASUS website for information on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you do not press or ...
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... the submenu, select the item and press . Menu bar The menu bar on top of the chipsets. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My ...Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing...
... the submenu, select the item and press . Menu bar The menu bar on top of the chipsets. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to section 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (My ...Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing...
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3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click ...
3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click ...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
Select the fan that you want to configure and to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to view its current status. 2. Chapter 3 Speed points To configure your fans: Select to manually configure your fans' operating speed. Click and drag the speed points to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans 1.
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Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-13 BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU ... button to clear RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the BCLK frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the or...
Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-13 BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. Ai Overclock Tuner Allows you to select the CPU ... button to clear RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction The configuration options for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the BCLK frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the or...
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... set the core frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-1333MHz] - [DDR4-4000MHz] 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [Manual]. The CPU core ratio is calculated with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Onboard LED This item allows you to change the settings for the... This item allows you to select the TPM device. [Firmware TPM] Enables AMD CPU fTPM. [Discrete TPM] Disables AMD CPU fTPM. 3.6.2 ROG Effects The items in this menu allow you set the Custom CPU Core Ratio to configure the LEDs on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto...
... set the core frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR4-1333MHz] - [DDR4-4000MHz] 3.6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to [Manual]. The CPU core ratio is calculated with the BCLK (base clock) frequency setting. Onboard LED This item allows you to change the settings for the... This item allows you to select the TPM device. [Firmware TPM] Enables AMD CPU fTPM. [Discrete TPM] Disables AMD CPU fTPM. 3.6.2 ROG Effects The items in this menu allow you set the Custom CPU Core Ratio to configure the LEDs on your motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto...
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... booting. Secure Erase is only supported on AMD® SATA port. Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.10.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with the Secure Erase. • Locked. Do not turn off or hard reset of this...
... booting. Secure Erase is only supported on AMD® SATA port. Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.10.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with the Secure Erase. • Locked. Do not turn off or hard reset of this...
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... Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when the BIOS ... Update The EZ Update is available in Windows® environment. 2. If there is potentially risky. 3.12 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is no ... Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-25
... Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when the BIOS ... Update The EZ Update is available in Windows® environment. 2. If there is potentially risky. 3.12 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is no ... Service Provider). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH EXTREME 3-25