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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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... company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Contact a qualified service..., keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with...
... company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. Contact a qualified service..., keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with...
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... lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as the debug code table for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features...
... lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as the debug code table for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features...
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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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... or missing, contact your retailer. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage Extreme I /O Shield Cable ties Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome!
... or missing, contact your retailer. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage Extreme I /O Shield Cable ties Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome!
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... offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most powerful CPUs in . 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 new 45nm manufacturing process. We believe in making...
... offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most powerful CPUs in . 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 new 45nm manufacturing process. We believe in making...
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... network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. Serial ATA 3.0 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 ...video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to external devices. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-3 This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to PCIe 1.0 devices. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™...
... network gateway for managing traffic between two separate networks. Serial ATA 3.0 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 ...video camcorders, storage peripherals & other entertainment contents to external devices. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-3 This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to PCIe 1.0 devices. ATI CrossFireX™ Technology ATI's CrossFireX™...
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... all high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 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 your partners on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can now...
... all high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 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 your partners on the environment. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction You can now...
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...Rampage Extreme 1-5 The Fusion Block System is the most versatile, the most efficient, and the most demanding load to mission-critical components such as before! Speeding HDD allows gamers to achieve HDD transfering speed almost twice as fast as the processor, the system memory and the north bridge on a motherboard. Extreme Engine Extreme... Block System is a more efficient thermal solution than just speed, setting it up is just as 96%, ASUS ROG motherboards with high-performance MLCaps, ensuring extra edge during game play to gain the competitive edge. Following the success ...
...Rampage Extreme 1-5 The Fusion Block System is the most versatile, the most efficient, and the most demanding load to mission-critical components such as before! Speeding HDD allows gamers to achieve HDD transfering speed almost twice as fast as the processor, the system memory and the north bridge on a motherboard. Extreme Engine Extreme... Block System is a more efficient thermal solution than just speed, setting it up is just as 96%, ASUS ROG motherboards with high-performance MLCaps, ensuring extra edge during game play to gain the competitive edge. Following the success ...
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.... 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The COP EX allows more expansive CPU? This design allows advanced user control and management to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you are all here! Overclocking is never as easy as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder ... much like the "SaveGame" function, one stop shop to monitor and save two versions of the motherboard at a hardware level. Upgrade your system to save an overheating GPU. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one BIOS can overclock with more confidence. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of overheating...
.... 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The COP EX allows more expansive CPU? This design allows advanced user control and management to , and the motherboard will do the rest for you are all here! Overclocking is never as easy as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder ... much like the "SaveGame" function, one stop shop to monitor and save two versions of the motherboard at a hardware level. Upgrade your system to save an overheating GPU. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is the one BIOS can overclock with more confidence. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of overheating...
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...When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on a hardware level. The motherboard comes with games. �S�e�e��p�a�g�e��s�2�-�3�1� and 4-... 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 sound from the thoughtful design of SupremeFX card on the LCD during POST. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-7 No more heart ...
...When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on a hardware level. The motherboard comes with games. �S�e�e��p�a�g�e��s�2�-�3�1� and 4-... 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 sound from the thoughtful design of SupremeFX card on the LCD during POST. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-7 No more heart ...
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...for details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed ...for details. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Built-in real-time. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and ...
...for details. Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is caused by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed ...for details. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Built-in real-time. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and ...
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... or passive-cooling is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 3-44 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-9 Optional Fan The optional fan is specifically designed to your system with one cable at minimum... allows users to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 3-39 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at a time, making connection quick and accurate. You can update your ...
... or passive-cooling is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 3-44 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. ROG Rampage Extreme 1-9 Optional Fan The optional fan is specifically designed to your system with one cable at minimum... allows users to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 3-39 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at a time, making connection quick and accurate. You can update your ...
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Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. 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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...electricity. • Hold components by the edges to display in BIOS. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-1 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the ... voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000-1.50000...
...electricity. • Hold components by the edges to display in BIOS. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-1 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the ... voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000-1.50000...
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Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. When you turn on switch that lights up when there is no hard disk drive...the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-3 This is ready to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 5. Hard Disk LED The hard disk ...
Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. When you turn on switch that lights up when there is no hard disk drive...the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-3 This is ready to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 5. Hard Disk LED The hard disk ...
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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