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    Motherboard ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME
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    ASUS"). Product warranty or service 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 it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for the encounter any problems in obtaining
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    vi About this guide...vii ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary ix Package contents...xv Installation tools and components xvi Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Motherboard overview 1-1 1.1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU
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    3-20 3.8 Boot menu 3-21 3.9 Tool menu 3-22 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-22 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-23 3.9.3 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-24 3.9.4 BIOS FlashBack 3-24 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure 3-24 3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information 3-25 3.9.7 Graphics Card Information 3-25 3.10
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    Technology in UEFI BIOS 4-2 4.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-12 4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-16 4.2.1 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-16 Appendix Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-8 v
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    signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
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    you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the switches
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    of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task
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    ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage Intel® Socket 2066 for Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series Supports 14nm CPU Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)* Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0* *
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    ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth USB Audio Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst Technology Wi-Fi 802.
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    ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 1 x 4-pin VROC key 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors support additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 1 x USB connector supports 1 x MemOK! button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x System panel connector
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    ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Special Features 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (1x1 802.11 ad Wi-Fi + 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.1) 1 x Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN 1 x Anti-
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    ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary ROG Exclusive Features ROG DIMM.2 module Extreme Engine Digi+ ROG CloneDrive ROG RAMCache II ROG RAMDisk AURA KeyBot II - One-click overclocking - X.M.P. - DirectKey - CLr CMOS - Power On UEFI BIOS features: - Extreme Tweaker - Tweakers' Paradise - ROG
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    ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Operating system support Form factor 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3
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    following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application drive Documentation ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x Cable for Fan Extension card 1 x Extension cable for addressable RGB strip 1 x Extension cable for RGB strip (80cm) 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual
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    CPU Fan Intel® LGA 2066 CPU PC chassis SATA hard disk drive Phillips (cross) screwdriver Power supply unit 1 bag of screws DIMM SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card M.2 SSD module (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard
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    Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard overview 1.1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-1
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    1.1.2 Motherboard layout Chapter 1 Refer to 1.1.9 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    2. LGA2066 CPU socket 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V1; 4-pin EATX12V2; 4-pin EZ_PLUG)) 4. DIMM.2 slot (DIMM.2_SLOT) 5. PCIe x16 Lane switch (PCIEX16_SW) 6. CPU, CPU optional 12 1-12 1-24 1-25 1-27 1-10 1-28 1-21 1-31 1-15 1-31 1-19 1-25 1-32 1-30 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-3
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    Chapter 1 1.1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA2066 socket designed for the Intel® Core™ X-series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP
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    The motherboard comes with eight DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR4 module is notched differently from a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 module. DO NOT install a DDR, DDR2, or DDR3 memory module to the DDR4 slot. Recommended memory configurations ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME
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    unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR4 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For Intel® Core™ X-Series Processor 78xx, 79xx Series, you may install , use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (8 DIMMs) or overclocking ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Chapter 1 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 Slot Description PCIE x16/x8_1 slot PCIE x8_2 slot PCIE x4_1 slot PCIE x16/x8_3 slot PCIE x8_4 slot ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-7
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    Chapter 1 44-Lane CPUs VGA / PCIe configuration PCIex16/x8_1 Single VGA / PCIe card x16 PCI Express 3.0 operating mode Dual VGA / Triple VGA / Triple VGA / Quad VGA / PCIe cards PCIe cards* PCIe cards PCIe cards x16 x16 x16 x16 PCIex8_2 x8 N/A N/A x8 x8 PCIex16/x8_3 x8 x16 x16 x8
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    gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on button The motherboard comes with a power-on button that allows you to power up or wake up installing any motherboard component. 2. Reset button Press the reset button to reboot the system. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-9
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    DIMMs that are not compatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure. If the BIOS default settings. A message will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings. • We recommend that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from www.asus
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    be pressed anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. This button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining any overclocked settings allowing you to modify the to be retried in quick succession to achieve a successful POST. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-11
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    button (BIOS_SWITCH) The motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. Press the BIOS button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings. The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate the currently selected BIOS. 7. Pause switch (PAUSE) The pause switch allows you to freeze the cooling system at a hardware level
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    benching. The system may crash due to the CPU being unstable when using extreme overclocking, enabling slow mode will decrease the processor for ASUS-authorized technicians only. Ensure to set this switch to disabled, enabling this switch may cause system failure. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME
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    10. PCIe x16 Lane switch (PCIEX16_SW) These slide switches allows you to enable and disable the corresponding PCIe x16 slots. When one of the installed PCIe x16 cards is out of order, you can use the slide switch to find the faulty one without removing the cards. Chapter 1 1-14 Chapter 1: Product
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    1.1.7 Jumpers 1. LN2 Mode jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to remedy the cold-boot bug during POST and help the system boot successfully. Chapter 1 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-15
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    locate the root problem within seconds. The Q LEDs provide the most probable cause of an error code as a starting point for troubleshooting. The actual cause may vary from case to case. 2. BIOS LEDs (BIOS_LED1-2) The BIOS LEDs help indicate the BIOS activity. Press the BIOS button to switch between
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    written into or read from the hard disk drive. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-17
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    10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® X299 chipset. • These connectors BIOS to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)]. • Due to the way Intel reads drive numbers based on the PCH pinout, the SATA drive naming on the IRST driver
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    you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports. The latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity provides data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-19
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    Chapter 1 4. USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector (20-1 pin U31G1_E12; 20-1 pin U31G1_E34) These connectors allow you to connect a USB 3.1 Gen 1 module for additional USB 3.1 Gen 1 front or rear panel ports. With an installed USB 3.1 Gen 1 module, you can enjoy all the benefits of USB 3.1 Gen 1 including faster
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    the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mb/s connection speed. 6. Thermal sensor motherboard. Connect the thermistor cable and place the sensor on the device or the motherboard's component to detect its temperature. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME
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    air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Ensure that the CPU fan cable is securely installed to the CPU fan connector. • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • The
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    Chapter 1 • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-23
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    9. System panel connectors (10-1 pin F_PANEL; 4-pin SPEAKER) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Chapter 1 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) The 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable
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    header (5-pin TB_HEADER) This connector is for the add-on Thunderbolt I/O card that supports Intel's Thunderbolt Technology, allowing you to connect up to six Thunderbolt-enabled devices and a 13-pin LED_CON2) This connector is for connecting LED strips on your cover. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-25
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    -2) These connectors are for RGB LED strips. The RGB header supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. • Actual lighting and color will vary with LED
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    strips or WS2812B based LED strips. The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/ Ground), motherboard. • The addressable RGB LED strip will only light up under the operating system. • The addressable RGB LED strip is purchased separately. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME
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    motherboard comes with a U.2 connector which supports PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage. Chapter 1 The U.2 connector shares bandwidth with the M.2_1 socket . Adjust the BIOS support IRST (Intel® Rapid Storage Technology). • The M.2_1 socket shares bandwidth with the U.2 connector. Adjust the BIOS
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    is only supported by M.2_1 and M.2_1(DIMM.2) when sourced from the PCH. Before using Intel® Optane memory modules, ensure that you have updated your motherboard drivers and BIOS to the latest version from ASUS support website. The M.2 SSD module is purchased separately. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-29
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    monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid and water leak signals of your third party monoblocks. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of
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    connector (14-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which securely stores keys, digital certificates, passwords and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-31
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    Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series, and Intel® SSD modules. 22. OLED connector (9-pin OLED_HEADER) This connector is used to connect your LiveDash OLED panel. The OLED panel provides you a quick overview of the
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    to locate the respective ProbeIt points. Chapter 1 Using ProbeIt You can connect the multimeter to the motherboard as shown on the following figure. The illustration above is for reference only, the actual motherboard layout and measure points may differ by model. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-33
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    Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    the order in opening/ closing the double latch. Follow the instructions printed on the metal sealing hatch or the illustrations shown below in this manual. The plastic cap will pop up automatically once the CPU is in place and the hatch properly sealed down. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-1
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    Triangle mark Triangle mark Chapter 2 2-2 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan, if necessary. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly: Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-3
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    , ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis' rear I/O panel. 2. Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.4 DIMM installation Chapter 2 To remove a DIMM ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-5
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    2.1.5 ATX power connection Chapter 2 OR AND • DO NOT connect the 4-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy usage. • Ensure to connect the 8-pin power plug, or connect both the 8-pin and 4-pin power plugs. 2-6 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.6 SATA device connection OR Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-7
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    Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector USB 3.1 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation. Push the connector until it clicks into place. To
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    2.1.8 Expansion card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-9
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    To install FAN EXTENSION CARD Chapter 2 The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    Chapter 2 USB 3.1 TYPE A MINI DisplayPort IN THUUSNBD3E.R1 BTOYLPTE 3C USB 3.1 TYPE A MINI DisplayPort IN The illustrations in this section are for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-11
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    2.1.9 M.2 installation Chapter 2 Supported M.2 type varies per motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    2.1.10 Fan bracket installation To install the MOS FAN bracket Chapter 2 When using high performance settings whilst overclocking, ensure to install the MOS FAN bracket for additional fan(s). Fans are purchased separately. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-13
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    Chapter 2 To install the DIMM.2 FAN mount 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 • You may install up to two 50mm x 50mm fans or a single 100mm x 100 mm fan. • Fans are purchased separately. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    that the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna is at least 10 cm away from the ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) antenna. The illustration above is for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for all models. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-15
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    port. We recommend you to use a USB 2.0 storage device to save the latest BIOS version for better compatibility and stability. 2. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. 3. Rename the file as R6E.CAP, then copy it to your USB storage device
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    5. Intel® USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 34 6. LAN (RJ-45) port* 7. USB BIOS Flashback button 8. Intel® USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports 56. Upper port supports the KeyBot II feature, and lower port supports USB BIOS Flashback port (USB 3.1 Gen 1 port 5) will be temporarily disabled. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-17
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    Orange (Blinking Ready to wake up then steady) from S5 mode ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port You can disable the LAN controllers in BIOS. Due to hardware design, the LAN1 port's LEDs may continue to blink even when disabled. Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN port LED indications Activity Link
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    2.3.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Chapter 2 Connect to 2 Speakers ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-19
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    Chapter 2 Connect to 4 Speakers Connect to 6 Speakers Connect to 8 Speakers 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the BIOS setting. Press the power switch for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 2-
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    Chapter 2 2-22 Chapter 2: Basic Installation
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    trained service personnel. • When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as R6E.CAP for this motherboard. • BIOS settings and options may vary due to different BIOS release versions. Please refer to the latest BIOS version for settings and options. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-1
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    reset the motherboard to the default value. See section 1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices. Please visit ASUS website for the detailed BIOS content manual. BIOS menu
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    Refer to the following sections for the detailed configurations. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the Setup Mode item in section Boot menu Mode Search on the FAQ Displays the CPU temperature, CPU, and memory voltage output ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-3
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    Extreme the specific manually tweak the fans to your desired settings. Refer to section 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control for more information. EZ Tuning Wizard (F11) This button above the menu bar allows you to view and tweak the overclocking settings of your system. It also allows you to change the motherboard
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    a QR code, scan this QR code on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. You can also scan the following QR code: Hot keys This button above This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in BIOS Setup. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-5
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    display language Creates storage RAID and of the BIOS setup program configures system overclocking Chapter 3 Enables or disables the SATA RAID mode for Intel Rapid Storage Technology Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves
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    Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your CPU and chassis fans. Click to select a fan to be configured Click to changes Click to go back to main menu Select to manually configure your fans Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-7
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    configure your fans' operating speed. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2. Click and drag the
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    Tuning Wizard allows you to easily overclock your CPU and DRAM, computer usage, and CPU fan to their best settings. You can the BIOS screen to open 2. Click OC then click Next. 3. Select a PC scenario Daily Computing or Gaming/Media Editing, then click Next. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-9
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    > on your keyboard or click EZ Tuning Wizard screen. 2. Click RAID then click Next. from the BIOS screen to open • Ensure that your HDDs have no existing RAID volumes. • Ensure to connect your HDDs to Intel® SATA connectors. 3. Select the port that you want to set to [RAID] mode, PCIE or SATA
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    Yes to continue the RAID setup. 6. After the RAID setup is done, click Yes to exit the setup then click OK to reset your system. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-11
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    3.3 My Favorites My Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items. My Favorites comes with several performance, power saving, and fast boot related items by default. You can personalize this screen by adding or removing
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    • User-managed items such as language and boot order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date. 4. Click Exit (ESC) or press key to close Setup Tree Map screen. 5. Go to My Favorites menu to view the saved BIOS items. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-13
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    overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this
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    [TPU II]. Internal CPU Power Management The subitems in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Allows the when it is below power, current and specification limit. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-15
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    than two frequency to be supported. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Turbo Mode This item allows you to automatically set the CPU cores to run faster than the base operating frequency when it is below the operating power, current and temperature specification limit. Configuration options
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    Storage Configuration While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial [Intel RST Premium (RAID)] Set to [Intel RST Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-17
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    Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure CPU storage configurations. Due to CPU behavior, CPU RAID functions with Intel® CPU RSTe only supports Intel® Core™ X-series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series and Intel® SSD modules. 3.6.8 Onboard Devices Configuration The items in this menu
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    Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel Wi-Fi 802.11ac / Wi-Fi 802.11ad support. 3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. NVM Express devices do not support SMART information. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME
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    Control This item allows you to enable or disable the individual USB ports. Refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 3.6.13 Thunderbolt(TM) Configuration The items in this menu Pump control in PWM mode for 4-pin chassis fan. Chapter 3 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    to EZ Mode of the BIOS after POST. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you to configure the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) items to fully support the various VGA, bootable Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-21
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    that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Secure Boot This item allows you to configure the Windows® F8> after POST (Windows® 8 not supported). • To select the boot device during system startup, press when the ASUS Logo appears. Boot Override These items
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    Erase is only supported on Intel SATA port. For more information about Intel SATA ports, refer to section 1.1.2 Motherboard layout of this manual. Displays the available defined by ASUS. You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-23
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    This item allows you to manage BIOS settings between BIOS chips. 3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure The ROG OC Panel H-Key Configure allows you to input and save values on the CPU core voltage, VCCSA voltage, BCLK Frequency, CPU ratio, and Cache ratio in the UEFI BIOS. The saved values can be
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    slots that the graphics card is installed in your system. This feature is only supported on selected ASUS graphics cards. Bus Interface This item allows you to select the bus interface. Configuration shellx64.efi) from one of the available filesystem devices. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-25
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    version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in this chapter to update your BIOS when necessary. Visit http://www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. The following
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    the latest BIOS, and then press . 6. Press to switch to the Folder Info field. 7. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-27
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    Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Select via Internet. 3. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to select an Internet connection method, and then press . Chapter 3 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
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    to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that you press to load default BIOS values. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 3-29
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    Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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    of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 4-1
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    array. Refer to Chapter 2 for details on installing storage devices to your motherboard. 4.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then
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    Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 4-3
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    default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 7. When the Create Volume item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 4-5
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    section 1.1.9 Internal connectors for the location of the VROC_HW_KEY connector. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then set the item to [Disabled]. 3. Go to the Advanced
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    Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name , press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 4-7
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    default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    . The following screen appears: 2. When the Delete item is selected, press , then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 4-9
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    an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. If you plan on using the CPU RAID configuration spanned across different PCIE slots as OS drives, please install the Hyper
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    the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next. 7. When the system finishes loading the RAID driver, select the drive to install Windows and click Next. 8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 4-11
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    Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. 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
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    Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 4-13
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    ? (Y/N) 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the CREATE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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    delete "Volume0"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. Chapter 4 ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 4-15
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    the Intel® driver. 2. Insert the support USB drive with RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse. 3. Click the name of the device you've inserted, go to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Click OK. 4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions
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    radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME A-1
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    Appendix Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-210, and CAN ICES3(B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
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    ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME A-3
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    the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. A-4 Appendix
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    alla olevassa taulukossa luetelluissa maissa: ASUSTek Computer Inc 2014/53/EU https://www.asus.com/support/ WiFi 5150-5350 66 ‫ تا‬57 WiGig ASUSTek Computer Inc 2014/53/ΕE https://www.asus.com/support/ Το WiFi 5150-5350MHz Το WiGig 57-66GHz ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME A-5
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    īvas 2014/53/ES būtiskajām prasībām un citiem citiem saistošajiem nosacījumiem. Pilns ES atbilstības paziņojuma teksts pieejams šeit: https://www.asus.com/support/ Wi-Fi darbība 5150-5350 MHz ir jāierobežo lietošanai telpās valstīs, kuras norādītas tālāk. WiGig, kas darbojas 57-66 GHz joslā, nav
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    Appendix ASUSTek Computer Inc 2014 / 53 / EU https://www.asus.com/support/ Wi-Fi 5150-5350 WiGig 57-66 AT BE BG CZ DK EE FR DE IS IE IT EL ES CY 58.32-62.64 GHz 2402-2480 MHz Maximum Output Power (EIRP) 18 dBm 21 dBm 19 dBm 27 dBm 8 dBm ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME A-7
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    USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site http://www.asus.com/us/ Technical Support Support fax Telephone Online support +1-812-284-0883 +1-812-282-2787 http://qr.asus.com/techserv ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen
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    (a) Responsible Party Name: 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 : ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15
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