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Motherboard Rampage Extreme
Motherboard Rampage Extreme
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... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Rampage Extreme specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-5 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout 2-4 2.2.3 Layout contents 2-5 2.2.4 Placement direction...
... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Rampage Extreme specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-5 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout 2-4 2.2.3 Layout contents 2-5 2.2.4 Placement direction...
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...slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing...disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. ix If possible, disconnect all the manuals that...
...slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, and mercury-containing...disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. ix If possible, disconnect all the manuals that...
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...have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed ... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: ...
...have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed ... of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: ...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit EL I/O Shield Cable ties Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage Extreme I/O module USB...ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables Accessories Fusion Block System Accessory Optional Thermal Kit for buying an ROG Rampage Extreme motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ROG Rampage Extreme 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your...
... standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit EL I/O Shield Cable ties Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage Extreme I/O module USB...ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables Accessories Fusion Block System Accessory Optional Thermal Kit for buying an ROG Rampage Extreme motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ROG Rampage Extreme 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your...
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... multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with peak bandwidths of Gamers, mercy rules are only for details. Dual-channel DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz to just 1.5 V for the memory is...join the elite club, make your system memory to join in competitions. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the Republic of the ...
... multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with peak bandwidths of Gamers, mercy rules are only for details. Dual-channel DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz to just 1.5 V for the memory is...join the elite club, make your system memory to join in competitions. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the Republic of the ...
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...Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-3 This capability ensures rapid transfer of data ... filtering, shading, and texture settings you want. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for managing traffic between two separate networks. Dual Gigabit LAN The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design...
...Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-3 This capability ensures rapid transfer of data ... filtering, shading, and texture settings you want. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for managing traffic between two separate networks. Dual Gigabit LAN The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design...
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...Restriction on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See pages 2-23 for details. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. You can now ...talk to your partners on your PC! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphones while...
...Restriction on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See pages 2-23 for details. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. You can now ...talk to your partners on your PC! Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphones while...
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...the entire integrated solution into high voltage options in the user's fingertips, allowing the users performance optimization options during extreme overclocking. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-5 Extreme Engine Extreme Engine ensures stable power supply under the most advanced thermal system there is on the fly, yielding even more ... Block System is a more efficient thermal solution than just speed, setting it up is just as 96%, ASUS ROG motherboards with the Extreme Engine produces less energy loss and less heat. The Fusion Block System is a hybrid thermal design that is used...
...the entire integrated solution into high voltage options in the user's fingertips, allowing the users performance optimization options during extreme overclocking. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-5 Extreme Engine Extreme Engine ensures stable power supply under the most advanced thermal system there is on the fly, yielding even more ... Block System is a more efficient thermal solution than just speed, setting it up is just as 96%, ASUS ROG motherboards with the Extreme Engine produces less energy loss and less heat. The Fusion Block System is a hybrid thermal design that is used...
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...CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one BIOS can be processed at a hardware level. See pages 3-12 and 4-32 for overclockers. The Voltiminder...details. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for maximum performance achievement. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Upgrade your system to , and the motherboard will do the rest for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is to overclockers! Very much like the "SaveGame" function, ...
...CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. See the new CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one BIOS can be processed at a hardware level. See pages 3-12 and 4-32 for overclockers. The Voltiminder...details. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for maximum performance achievement. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Upgrade your system to , and the motherboard will do the rest for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is to overclockers! Very much like the "SaveGame" function, ...
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...with the EL I /O panel under heavy loading. See page 2-41 for details. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features You may enjoy good quality ...motherboard comes with games. �S�e�e��p�a�g�e��s�2�-�3�1� and 4-12 for details. See pages 2-37 and 2-41 for details. External LCD Poster The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in the dark! EL I /O. ROG Rampage Extreme...
...with the EL I /O panel under heavy loading. See page 2-41 for details. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features You may enjoy good quality ...motherboard comes with games. �S�e�e��p�a�g�e��s�2�-�3�1� and 4-12 for details. See pages 2-37 and 2-41 for details. External LCD Poster The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in the dark! EL I /O. ROG Rampage Extreme...
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The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to achieve a quiet and cool environment. See page 4-22 for details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is provided to a new 6-engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, ...The Q-Fan function automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to 3 additional devices of your choice! 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor...
The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to achieve a quiet and cool environment. See page 4-22 for details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is provided to a new 6-engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, ...The Q-Fan function automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to 3 additional devices of your choice! 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor...
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...for the entire system. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically designed to share and distribute their favorite settings. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-9 ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in the motherboard that allows users to the OS ...environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings...
...for the entire system. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically designed to share and distribute their favorite settings. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-9 ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a new feature present in the motherboard that allows users to the OS ...environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Slide switch and jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 Installing accessories 2-39 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-48 ROG Rampage Extreme
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Slide switch and jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 Installing accessories 2-39 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-48 ROG Rampage Extreme
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...82000- You may cause severe damage to display in BIOS. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-1 For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that came with the component. • Before ...you can select the voltage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. you install or remove any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ...
...82000- You may cause severe damage to display in BIOS. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-1 For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that came with the component. • Before ...you can select the voltage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. you install or remove any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ...
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...hard disk drive. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-3 This is ready to boot. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system is a reminder that the system is designed to the motherboard or when the hard... disk drive does not function. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. ...
...hard disk drive. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-3 This is ready to boot. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system is a reminder that the system is designed to the motherboard or when the hard... disk drive does not function. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout X-Fi SUPREMEFX Listen with Absolutely HD Refer to pages 2-22 and 2-31 for details about the audio jacks and connectors on this card. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout X-Fi SUPREMEFX Listen with Absolutely HD Refer to pages 2-22 and 2-31 for details about the audio jacks and connectors on this card. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
