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    Motherboard Rampage III Black Edition
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    Contents Notices...ix Safety information xiii About this guide xv Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary xvii 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 ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo 1-3
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    3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu items 3-9 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-9 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-9 3.2.9 General help 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-10 3.3.1 GPU.DIMM Post 3-11 3.3.2 CPU Level
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    3.3.13 Memory Recheck [Disabled 3-12 3.3.14 Memory Configuration Protect [Disabled 3-13 3.3.15 DRAM Timing Control 3-13 3.3.16 CPU QPI [Auto 3-15 3.3.39 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto 3-15 3.3.40 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-15 3.3.41 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto 3-16 3.3.42 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto 3-16
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    Contents 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-17 3.4.3 Language [English 3-17 3.4.4 SATA 1-6 3-18 3.4.5 Storage Configuration 3-20 3.4.6 AHCI Configuration 3-21 3.4.7 System Information 3-22 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-23 3.5.2 Chipset 3-26 3.5.3 Onboard Devices
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    10 ROG Wi-Fi Agent 4-22 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-25 4.4 RAID configurations 4-27 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-27 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-28 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-28 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility..... 4-29 4.5 Creating a RAID driver
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    Contents 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing two SLI-ready graphics cards 5-5 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-6 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 viii
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    the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is during transmitting. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ix
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    or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) The following items
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    of 100mW in the 2446.5-2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted. In the departments listed below, for the entire 2.4 GHz band: • Maximum authorized power indoors is 100mW • Maximum authorized power outdoors is 10mW Departments in which the use of the 2400-2483.5 MHz band
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    follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying to the licensed service (i.e. co-channel Mobile manual could lead to excessive RF exposure conditions. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Country Code
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    power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is an optional component (may or may not be included in your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, AVOID EXPOSURE TO
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    away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC (41ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
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    support This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated
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    this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography
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    Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™i7 Processor Extreme ��E�d�i�ti�o�n��/ �C�o�r�e�™��i�7�P��ro��c�e�s�s�o�r Support Intel® Turbo Boost Technology *
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    Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary ThunderBolt LAN/Audio Combo Card Bluetooth USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Dedicated network processing unit (NPU) - �A�d�v�a�n�c�e�d�G��a�m�e��D�e�te�c�t V�i�s�u�a�l�B�a��n�d�w�i�d�th��C�o��n�tr�o�l A��p�p�l�ic�a�t�io��n�B��lo�c��k�in�g�
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    Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Manageability BIOS Features ProbeIt iROG Extreme Tweaker BIOS Flashback with onboard switch button Loadline Calibration ROG Extreme OC kit - �L�N�2�M��o�d�e - �P�C��Ie
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    Rampage III Black Edition specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0 ��p�o�rt�s 2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ��p�o�r�ts� 8 x SATA connectors: 2 x SATA 6G connectors (Grey);
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ROG Rampage III Black Edition
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    12-in-1 ROG Cable Label 2 x Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna 1 x Optional NB Fan Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide ROG ThunderBolt Audio Precision Test Report If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-1
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    (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is one of
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    when you can have both? SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Rampage III Black Edition, you'll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/ CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of
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    in-game experience to you! Note: Network Processing Unit (NPU) 1.3.3 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features GPU.DIMM Post Easily check the status of your graphics cards and memory in the BIOS! Notice potential problems even before you enter the OS! Overclockers can save valuable minutes
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    purely at a hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintenance and management with more control and efficiency. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 1-5
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    easily choose which BIOS ROM they want to save & boot from. CPU Level Up A simple click for instant upgrade! Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do
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    heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.4 ASUS special features SupremeFX X-Fi 2 Built-in Play with ultra-real cinematic in-game surround sound! SupremeFX X-Fi 2 delivers incredible gaming audio experiences to ROG die hards. It
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    ASUS Q-Connector Make connections quick and accurate The Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Building your computer system 2-42 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-60 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-61 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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    power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    ) 21. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 22. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 23. ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin ROG) Page 2-21 2-40 2-37 2-38 2-4 2-5 2-32 2-26 2-19 2-19 2-21 2-20 2-32 2-36 2-33 2-34 2-20 2-41 2-35 2-31 2-36 2-39 2-38 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-3
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    Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are
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    2.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-5
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    or triple-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel spec definition, X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for one DIMM per channel only. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over
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    KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS 7-10-10-28 1.65 9-10-9-28 1.65 - 1.5~1.7 - - DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM • • • • • • • ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-7
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    1.65 - 1.65 9 1.65 9-11-9-27 1.66 DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rampage III Black Edition Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3�-2���0��0�0��M��H���z��c���a��p���a��b���i�l�i�ty� Vendors
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    support (Optional) 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM G.SKILL F3-14400CL6D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • G.SKILL F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • • KINGSTON KHX1800C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - 1.65 • • • • ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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    Rampage III Black Edition Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��6��0�0��M��H���z��c���a��p���a��b���i�l�i�ty� Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-DG2(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS 9-9-9-24 2 • •
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    SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS - - • • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS 9 - • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I16(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9 - • • DS 7-7-7-24 1.65 • • Team TXD32048M1600HC8-D(XMP) 2GB DS 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • • • ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-11
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    Rampage III Black Edition Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR 8-8-8-21 7-7-7-21 8-8-8-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-24 9-9-9-24 7-7-7-24 7-7-7-24 9 9 9 9 - Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 6 DIMM - • • • • - • • • • 1.5 • • •
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    BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS - • • • • EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS 9 - • • • • Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS - - • • • • Elixir M2F4G64CB8HB5N-CG 4GB DS - - • • • • GoodRam GR1333D364L9/2G 2GB DS - - • • • • ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-13
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    • • Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • • Team TXD32048M1333C7-D(XMP) 2GB DS 7-7-7-21 1.5-1.6 • • • • Rampage III Black Edition Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR�3��-�1��0��6�7��M��H���z��c���a��p���a��b���i�l�i�ty� Vendors Part No. Size ELPIDA
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    inserted into the black slots (A1, B1 and C1) and the gray slot A2 as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • 6 DIMMs: Supports six (6) modules inserted into both the gray slots and the black slots as two set of Triple-channel memory configuration. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-15
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    settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need
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    IRQ assignments for this motherboard A PCIEX16/X8_1 shared PCIEX8_2 shared PCIEX1_1 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - E shared - - - - - - - F shared - - - - - - G shared - shared - - - - H shared shared - - - - - - - - - - ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-17
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    . Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard has four PCI Express x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. PCIE x16/x8_1 slot PCIE
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    or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-19
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    GO button before POST to enable MemOK! or press it to quickly load the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in OS. 4. BIOS button The motherboard comes with two BIOS. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS LEDs indicate the
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    the faulty one without removing the cards. 6. Q reset button When the LN2_Mode jumper does not work and your CPU cannot resume function, press the Q reset button to temporarily stop the power supply to the CPU and help the CPU recover from a frozen condition. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-21
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    2.2.7 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with a set of LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge and southbridge. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for power status. For more information about
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    Voltage (default) CPU PLL QPI/DRAM Core Normal (white) 120575�-�1�.7�8�8�7�5� Normal (green) 0.85-1.5 1.80200-1.89475 1.2-1.39375 High (yellow) 1. up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-23
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    6. BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Press the BIOS button to switch between BIOS1 and BIOS2 and the LED lights up when the corresponding BIOS is in use. 7. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that MemOK! is enabled before POST. Lighting: Indicates that the system loads the preset
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    in soft‑off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-25
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    - 0D Reserved for future AMI SEC error codes 0E Microcode not found 0F Microcode not loaded 10 PEI Core is started 11 - 14 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 15 - 18 Pre-memory System Agent initialization is started 19 - 1C Pre-memory PCH initialization is started 2-26 Chapter
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    Failed E9 S3 Resume PPI not Found EA S3 Resume Boot Script Error EB S3 OS Wake Error EC - EF Reserved for future AMI error codes F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery) F1 Recovery condition triggered by user (Forced recovery) ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-27
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    recovery capsule FB-FF Reserved for future AMI error codes 60 DXE Core is started 61 NVRAM initialization 62 Installation of the PCH Runtime Services 63 - 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A System
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    Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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    D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA DB DC Description OEM BDS initialization codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output
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    so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-31
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    2. LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. 3. QPI_LL_SW Jumper (3-pin QPI_LL_SW) This jumper prevents QPI voltage from dropping too much when
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    . • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set Onboard SATA6G Controller in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-33
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    Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R chipset. • These connectors are set to [IDE] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 Storage Configuration for details. • Before
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    the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Connect the ThunderBolt card to the USB connector. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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    for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to 4.8 Gbps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 box to this connector to obtain the front panel
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    fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled OPT_FAN1/2/3 for better thermal environment. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-37
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    for a better cooling effect. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors. 8. ROG Logo LED connector (3-pin ROG) This connector is for the box (labeled as Republic of Gamers) on the heatpipe assembly. Connect the cable of the box and
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    module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want BIOS setup to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD]. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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    you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 600 W. • , refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
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    supports BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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    PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1366 CPU Intel LGA 1366 compatible CPU Fan 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. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    2.3.2 CPU installation 1A B 2 B A 3 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-43
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    4 5 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A 2 B B A 3 4 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-45
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    To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 A B B A 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.4 1 DIMM installation 2 3 To remove a DIMM B A ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-47
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    2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-49
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    2.3.6 1 ATX Power connection 2 OR OR 2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.7 1 SATA device connection OR 2 OR ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-51
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    2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB Connector To install front panel audio connector AAFP USB 2-52 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.3.9 Expension Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-53
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    Unit (NPU) and a built-in headphone amplifier, ThunderBolt provides you with a best solution to online games, a maximum game performance and less lag problems. Installing ThunderBolt 1. Locate the most suitable PCIe x1 or PCIe x16 slot for the ThunderBolt. You can either install ThunderBolt to the
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    AAFP cable from the chassis front panel to the ThunderBolt AAFP connector. • Install the ThunderBolt on the PCIE x16/x8 slot for a better LAN performance. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-55
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    2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 4. LAN (RJ-45) port* 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 7. Clear CMOS switch 8. External SATA port 1 and 2 9. ROG Connect switch 10. ROG Connect port 11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. Wi-Fi Ring Moving Antenna jacks 1 and 2 12. Audio I/O ports** *and **: Refer to the
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    limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-57
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    Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers 2-58 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-59
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    from orange to green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from
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    the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 2-61
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    2-62 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter tells how to change the BIOS Se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS Setup program 3-7 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-10 3.4 Main menu 3-16 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-40 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.9 Exit menu 3-49 ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION
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    Provider (ISP). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-1
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    Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS
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    5. Click Browse to locate your desired picture file. 6. Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to continue. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-3
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    No to continue. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. • The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software
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    during POST to display the following. • Enter the BIOS Setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.22 Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITI VER: 0224 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 02/09/2011 PATH: A:\ A: Update ROM
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    or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the ASUS official website. If you want
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    Menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS Setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-7
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    items Menu bar Configuration fields General help RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 �S�t�o�r�a�g�e� C�o��n�fi�g�u�r�a�t�i�o�n� �Sy
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    Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll bar Pop-up window 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-9
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    to malfunction. The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance
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    the value. 3.3.5 CPU Turbo Power Limit [Disabled] Allows you to activate or deactivate the CPU Turbo Power Limit. If you want to keep the Turbo mode ratio, remember to disable C1E and TM functions at the same time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-11
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    Link Data Rate [Auto] Allows you to adjust the QPI link data rate. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow Mode] [4800MT/s] [5866MT/s] [6400MT/s] 3.3.13 Memory Recheck [Disabled] Memory Recheck helps fix the "DRAM not found" error Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    Allows you to lock or unlock the memory configuration. Configuration options: [Enabled] [ help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION
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    voltage. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable. 3.3.32 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.20575V to 2.05375V with a 0.01325V interval. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    39 ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the ICH PCIE voltage. The values range from 1.51050V to 2.05375V with a 0.01325V interval. 3.3.40 ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you to store or load different BIOS settings. Refer to 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile for details. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-15
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    3.3.41 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for [Disabled] [Enabled] Automatic configuration. Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability. Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Language [13:51:25] [Mon 01/31/2011] [English] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
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    RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Main SATA 1 Device :Hard Disk Vendor :HDT722516DLA380 Size :164.7GB LBA Mode :Supported Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS if you are specifically configuring a
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    device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [ DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-19
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    item. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. the onboard storage driver to enable advanced RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology configuration from the
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    devices. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Main SATA Port1 Device :Not Detected Select the type of devices connected to the system. SATA Port1 SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save
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    system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Main BIOS Information Version : 0224 Build Date: 02/09/11 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed : 3200MHz System Memory
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    allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure CPU. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP LED
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    CPU model. C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support performance of the specific application. [Disabled] Intel(R) HT Technology [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. [Disabled] Only one thread per activated CPU core is enabled. 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS
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    This item appears only when you set the Intel(R) C-STATE Tech item to [Enabled]. When C3 Auto Demotion is set to [Enabled], the CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to C3 based on uncore auto-demote information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-25
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    sub-menu. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Intel VT-d Configuration ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10
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    3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Advanced Onboard Device submit your score. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends,
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    to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the onboard Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module. [Disabled] Disables the module. 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    > to display the configuration options. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: 2 Hubs USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled
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    is disabled. [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. 3.5.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Advanced
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    RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Advanced LED Control All LED Control ROG Logo Voltiminder LED CPU LED Selection IOH LED Selection ICH LED Selection [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [CPU] [IOH] [ICH] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help
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    ICH] [ICH PCIE] 3.5.7 iROG Configuration RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Advanced iROG Configuration iROG Last State] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American
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    3.5.8 ROG Connect RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Advanced ROG Connect ROG Connect RC Poster Mode [Enabled] [Code] Options Disabled Enabled ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright
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    press to display the configuration options. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support EuP Ready [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled
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    and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt at S5 state. 3.6.6 APM Configuration RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Power APM Configuration Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)
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    disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date (Days) and System Time will become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan, chassis fan, and optional fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. These items are not user‑configurable. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-37
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    RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Power Fan Speed Control CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] CPU for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual] to customize the CPU fan speed.
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    fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Set to [Manual] to customize the chassis fan speed. OPTFAN1/2/3 Control [Disabled] Allows you to select the User Mode]. Configuration options: [60˚C] [70˚C] [80˚C] [90˚C] ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-39
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    device. 3.7.1 ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Device Priority RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device
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    3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait for 'F1' if Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message
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    POST. 3.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS General Help F10 BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM
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    other security settings. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Boot ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 [Limited] allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. [Full Access] allows viewing and changing all
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    the sub-menu. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile GO_Button File BIOS FlashBack Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports 1. FAT 12
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    3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version [Blank] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American
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    ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITI VER: 0224 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 02/09/2011 PATH: A:\ A: Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit • This function supports devices such as
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    GO Button files, and load the desired GO_Button file. RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Tools GO_Button File Current Settings BCLK Speed :133MHz PCIE Speed :100MHz CPU Voltage :1.230V CPU PLL Voltage :1.812V QPI/DRAM Voltage :1.151V IOH Voltage
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    3.8.4 BIOS FlashBack RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION BIOS Setup Version 0224 Tools Now BIOS status : BIOS1 BIOS2 Switch BIOS Boot from BIOS2 ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2011, American
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    ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985- you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard RAM. ROG RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION 3-49
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    3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 4 Software support
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-34 ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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    the ASUS contact information. Click an icon to display DVD/ motherboard information If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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    the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. Click the Manual tab. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the manual list
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    to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU manual are for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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    + VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD
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    wider total power range for overclocking. A higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. 3. CPU PWM Frequency Switching frequency will affect the PWM transient response and component thermal. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-5
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    and better thermal performance or Standard to change based on CPU command. 5. DIGI+ VRM Duty Control DIGI+ VRM Duty CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus
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    manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. TurboV TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments in More Settings. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-7
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    value. Adjustment bar • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in TurboV. Refer to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software
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    display of Total and Current CO2 reduced Displays the current CPU power Multiple system operating modes Advanced settings for each mode to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-9
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    However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software
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    components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition
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    Setting up USB connection between your local and remote PC • Install ROG Connect on the remote PC from the provided Support DVD before using ROG Connect. • ROG Connect must work with ROG Connect Plus to avail full function. Ensure that you install ROG Connect Plus on your local PC from the provided
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    the local system during the POST. You can switch the display mode between String and Code. RC Remote RC Remote allows you to operate your local system through the ROG Connect cable. RC Diagram RC Diagram allows you to monitor and record your local system status. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-13
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    GPU TweakIt GPU TweakIt allows you to control and monitor the installed GPU on the local system. Use the sliders to adjust the values and click Apply to save your customized settings. 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support
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    connected to the internet and click Start to perform the bandwidth test. Network Click the Network tab on the left to configure your network settings. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-15
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    configurations. Overviews Click the Overview tab on the left to see the system information and the current status of the network connection. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
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    . To see the network usage of the applications, you have to enable the application control first. Click the Advanced tab and enable the Application Control. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-17
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    on the desktop. Main Control Panel Link to ROG official website Switch the display panel Configure the function to avoid large volume fluctuations. • DS3D GX: Enable DirectSound3D Game Extensions to support EAX and DirectSound3D extensions for EAX and DS3D games on Windows. • If you connect
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    to the game you play. Add or Delete a profile FPS Mode (First Person Shooter mode) HiFi Mode Racing Mode RTS Mode (Real-Time Strategy mode) Manual (You customized mode) Switches the display panel ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-19
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    tuning according to your headphone impedance. A wrong gain tuning setting may damage your headphone. Select a proper gain according to your headphone specification. Only audio output from the front panel via the AAFP cable supports the headphone gain tuning function. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software
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    input Click the corresponding box to select from Mic and Line-In for the input device. Click each button directly to configure the related settings. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-21
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    4.3.10 ROG Wi-Fi Agent ROG Wi-Fi Agent allows your system to access the internet wirelessly as a client or makes your system an access point (AP) for to from the list and click Connect to build the connection. 4. The related information is displayed as shown. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support
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    AP To make your system an access point 1. Ensure you have switched to AP mode. Click the switch on the right, if not. 2. Enter the SSID and security key for this access point. Config Allows you to change the AP settings, including, SSID and security key. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-23
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    Association List Allows you to monitor and manage the connected clients. ICS (Internet connection sharing) Allows you to choose and switch the LAN port that you want to do internet connection sharing. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support
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    connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package settings window Analog and digital connector status Information button ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-25
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    B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software
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    configurations The motherboard supports the following SATA RAID solution: • Intel® Rapid Storage Technology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-27
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    Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Main menu > Storage Configuration, and then press . 3. Set the Configure SATA as item to [RAID]. 4. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. Due to chipset
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    you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maximum four hard disk drives for RAID configuration. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-29
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    Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: 0.0 GB Sync: N/A Create Volume [ HELP [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support
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    server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. When the Capacity item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-31
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    10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) 2 298.0GB Normal Yes [ HELP exit or press to return to the utility main menu. 4-32 Chapter 4: Software support
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    then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Select USB floppy disk drive as the destination disk. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid a computer virus infection. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-33
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    the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to the USB flash drive. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software
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    4. Click Details tab. The Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) are displayed. 5. Browse the contents of the RAID driver disk to locate the file txtsetup.oem. 6. Double-click the file. A window appears, allowing you to select the program for opening the oem file. ASUS Rampage III Black Edition 4-35
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    ", "usbstor" Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 10. Save and exit the file. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support
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    ATI CrossFir5eX™ This chapter describes how to install and configure ATI® CrossFireX™ graphics cards. ® technology support
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 ROG Rampage III Black Edition
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    certified. • Ensure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFireX technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website at www.amd. driver/s. 4. For Windows XP, select Add/Remove. For Windows Vista and 7, select Uninstall. 5. Turn off your computer. ROG Rampage III Black Edition
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    CrossFireX graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only. The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two or a DVI cable to the graphics card. Goldfingers 5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology. Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd to continue to the Catalyst Control Center Advanced View window. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-3
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    graphics card to act as the display GPU. 3. Select Enable CrossFireX. 1 4. Click Apply, and then click OK to exit the window. 2 3 4 5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    into the PCIEX16 slots. If your motherboard has more than two PCIEX16 slots, refer to Chapter 2 in this user manual for the locations of the PCIEX16 slots recommended for multi-graphics card installation. 3. Ensure that the cards are properly seated on the slots. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-5
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    to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. com). 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology After
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    B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize. B2. From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. ROG Rampage III Black Edition 5-7
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    window, select Set SLI Configuration. Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply. 5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
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    . 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Fax +49-2102-959911 Web site www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +49-1805-010923* +49-2102-9599-11* support.asus.com *EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from
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    Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : RAMPAGE III BLACK EDITION Conforms to the following specifications / President Signature : Date : Feb. 14,
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    Product Name : Network/Sound Card Model Number : THUNDERBOLT Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Steve Chang / President Signature : Date : Jan. 28, 2011 Ver. R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21
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Motherboard
Rampage III
Black Edition