Asus Crossblade Ranger, User Manual

Page 1: ...Motherboard CROSSBLADE RANGER ...

Page 2: ...spective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is licensed under the General Public License GPL under the Lesser General Public License Version LGPL and or other Free Open Source Software Licenses Such software in this product...

Page 3: ...ystem memory 1 9 1 2 5 Expansion slots 1 21 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches 1 23 1 2 7 Jumpers 1 27 1 2 8 Onboard LEDs 1 27 1 2 9 Internal connectors 1 35 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 1 Building your PC system 2 1 2 1 1 Motherboard installation 2 1 2 1 2 APU installation 2 3 2 1 3 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2 4 2 1 4 DIMM installation 2 6 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 2 7 2 1 6 S...

Page 4: ... Effects 3 26 3 7 Monitor menu 3 27 3 8 Boot menu 3 30 3 9 Tool menu 3 36 3 9 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3 36 3 9 2 Secure Erase 3 36 3 9 3 Setup Animator Disabled 3 37 3 9 4 Graphics Card Information 3 37 3 9 5 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3 38 3 9 6 ASUS SPD Information 3 39 3 10 Exit menu 3 40 3 11 Updating BIOS 3 41 Chapter 4 Software support 4 1 Installing an operating system 4 1 4 2 Support DVD ...

Page 5: ...8 4 13 MemTweakIt 4 41 4 14 ROG CPU Z 4 43 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 1 RAID configurations 5 1 5 1 1 RAID definitions 5 1 5 1 2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5 2 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5 2 5 2 Install the RAID driver during Windows OS installation 5 6 Appendices Notices A 1 ASUS contact information A 4 ...

Page 6: ...your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product en...

Page 7: ... how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software Chapter 5 RAID support This chapter describes the RAID configurations Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for ad...

Page 8: ...lete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Key Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example Enter means that you must press the Enter or Ret...

Page 9: ...lots 2 x PCI Express 3 0 2 0 x16 slots Red single at x16 or dual at x8 x8 mode 1 x PCI Express 2 0 x16 slot Black max at x4 mode 2 x PCI Express 2 0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Only FM2 processors can support PCIe 3 0 speed rate Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon HD8000 7000 Series Graphics in A series APU Multi VGA output support HDMI DVI D Sub port Supports HDMI with max resolution of 4096x2160 24Hz 1920...

Page 10: ...USB 3 0 controller 2 x USB 3 0 ports 2 ports at back panel Blue AMD A88X FCH 4 x USB 3 0 ports 2 ports at back panel Blue 2 ports at mid board Red 8 x USB 2 0 ports 2 ports at back panel 6 ports at mid board ROG Exclusive Features Extreme Engine Digi III Full digital CPU DRAM power NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET New Alloy Chokes 10K Black Metallic Capacitors KeyBot CPU Level Up XMP DirectKey ROG Extr...

Page 11: ...Design Stylish Heatpipe MOS Heatsink Solution ASUS Fan Xpert3 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q Design ASUS Q Code Q Shield Q Connector Q LED Q Slot Q DIMM Back I O Ports 1 x PS 2 keyboard mouse combo port 2 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S PDIF out 1 x HDMI port 1 x RGB VGA port 1 x...

Page 12: ...r AAFP 1 x System panel connector 7 x ProbeIt measurement points 1 x TPM connector 1 x Sonic SoundStage button 1 x KeyBot button BIOS Features 64 Mb Flash ROM UEFI AMI BIOS PnP DMI 2 7 WfM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 7 ACPI 5 0 Multi language BIOS ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 My Favorites Quick Note Last Modified log F12 PrintScreen F3 Shortcut functions and ASUS DRAM SPD Serial Presence Detect memory ...

Page 13: ...E RANGER Cables 2 x 2 in 1 SATA 6 Gb s cables Accessories 1 x I O Shield 1 x 12 in 1 ROG cable label 1 x 2 in 1 Q Connector kit 1 x ROG Door Hanger 1 x ROG Mouse Mat Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer ...

Page 14: ...s cross screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD FM2 CPU AMD FM2 compatible CPU Fan DDR3 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 ...

Page 15: ...features Dual channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT s AMD A88X FCH Bolton D4 chipset AMD A88X FCH Bolton D4 is designed to support up to 5GT s interface speed and AMD CrossFireX multi GPU technology It also supports 8 x SATA 6Gb s ports and 4 x USB 3 0 ports PCIE 3 0 PCIE 3 0 PCIe 3 0 is the PCIe bus standard that provides twice the performance and speed of PCIe ...

Page 16: ... that simulates 7 1 channels even through a stereo 2 0 channel headset with its virtual surround sound function It comes with six superb audio controls including Reverb Bass Boost Equalizer Voice Clarity Smart EQ and Virtual Surround Sonic SoundStage Sonic SoundStage is an on board solution that improves audio experience when you connect your front panel headset It works with any operating system ...

Page 17: ...use software package It allows you to supervise fan speed control voltage and sensor readings This all in one software offers diverse and ease to use functions with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities USB 3 0 Boost ASUS USB 3 0 Boost which supports USB 3 0 standard UASP USB Attached SCSI Protocol significantly increases a USB device s transfer speed up to 170 faster than t...

Page 18: ...s Pro organizes data music video and photo collections on a PC notebook or netbook ROG CPU Z ROG CPU Z is a customized ROG version utility authorized by Intel s CPU Identification CPUID that allows you to gather information of the main devices of your system It gives you the information and status of your CPU motherboard memory and the whole component Use the ROG look of reporting your system s cu...

Page 19: ...uch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off o...

Page 20: ...IFO DRCT DDR3 DIMM_A1 64bit 240 pin module SOCKET FM2 DDR3 DIMM_A2 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B1 64bit 240 pin module DDR3 DIMM_B2 64bit 240 pin module SATA6G_78 SATA6G_56 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_12 LAN_USB3_E12 USB3_12 BIOS_FLBK CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN3 LN2_MODE SLOW_MODE MemOK RESET KEYBOT SOUNDSTAGE CLR_CMOS KEYBOT_LED FLBK_LED CHA_FAN2 USB78 ROG_EXT CPU_OPT CPU_FAN EATX12V USB3_34 AMD A88X FCH TPM BIOS ...

Page 21: ...E 1 27 11 Q LEDs BOOT_DEVICE_LED VGA_LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED 1 28 12 USB 3 0 connectors 20 1 pin USB3_12 1 36 13 AMD A88X Serial ATA 6 Gb s connectors 7 pin SATA6G_1 8 red 1 35 14 Hard Disk LED HD_LED 1 27 15 BIOS Flashback LED FLBK_LED 1 29 16 Direct connector 2 pin DRCT 1 38 17 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL 1 41 18 KeyBot button KEYBOT 1 25 19 KeyBot LED KEYBOT_LED 1 28 20 USB 2 0 connector...

Page 22: ...mes with an AMD FM2 socket designed for AMD A series and Athlon Series processors Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM2 socket The APU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU CROSSBLADE RANGER CPU socket FM2 ...

Page 23: ...The motherboard comes with four 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 CROSSBLADE RANGER 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 ...

Page 24: ...For effective use of memory we recommend that you do any of the following a Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32 bit Windows OS b Install a 64 bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard c For more details refer to the Microsoft support site at http support microsoft com kb 929605 en us This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb 64MB chi...

Page 25: ... KINGSTON KHX24C11T2K2 8X XMP 4GB DS 1 65V ADATA AX3U2400GW8G11 16GB 2 x 8GB DS 11 13 13 35 1 65V Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM socket support optional 1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMs KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2 4GX XMP 16GB 2 x 8GB DS 11 13 13 35 1 65V DDR3 2250 O C MHz capability DDR3 2200 O C MHz capability Vendors Part No Size SS DS Chip Brand Chip NO Timing Voltage DIMM s...

Page 26: ...S 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2 4GX XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K4 8GX XMP 8GB 4x2GB DS 9 11 9 27 1 65V KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4 8GX XMP 8GB 4x2GB DS 1 65V PATRIOT PGD38G2133C11K XMP 16GB 4GBx4 DS 11 11 11 30 1 65V Team TXD34096M2133HC9N L 4GB DS SEC 128 HCH9 K4B2G0846D 9 11 11 28 1 65V KINGSTON KHX21C11T1BK2 16X XMP 16GB 8GBx2 DS 1 6V KINGSTON KHX21C11T1BK2 8X XMP ...

Page 27: ...B DS 9 10 9 28 1 5V G SKILL F3 14900CL9Q 8GBXL XMP 8GB 2GBx4 DS 9 9 9 24 1 6V KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K4 16GX XMP 16GB 4GBx4 DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3T1K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2 8G 8GB 4GBx2 DS 1 5V KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 4GBX2 DS 1 65V CRUCIAL BLE4G3D1869DE1TXO 16FMD XMP 4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 5V CRUCIAL BLT4G3D1869DT2TXOB 16FMR XMP 4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 5V AMD AP...

Page 28: ... 8 8 24 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 8 8 8 24 1 65V CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9 XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 7 8 7 20 1 50V CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9 XMP 8GB 4x2GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 65V Crucial BL25664BN1608 16FF XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS G SKILL F3 12800CL9D 2GBNQ XMP 2GB 2x1GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 5V G...

Page 29: ...MP 6GB 3x2GB DS 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3 6GX XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2 8GX XMP 8GB 2x4GB DS 9 9 9 27 1 65V KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2 8G 8GB 2x4GB DS 1 5V Super Talent WA160UX6G9 6GB 3x2GB DS 9 Transcend JM1600KLN 8GK 8GB 4GBx2 DS Transcend TK483PCW3 SanMax SMD 4G68HP 16KZ 4GB DS HYNIX H5TQ2G83BFR PBC AMD AE32G16...

Page 30: ...6E1 4GB SS MICRON D9QBJ MICRON MT16JTF1G64AZ 1G6E1 8GB DS MICRON D9QBJ Transcend TS512MLK64W6H 4GB SS SEC 234 HYKO K4B4GO8468 Transcend TS1GLK64W6H 8GB DS SEC 234 HYKO K4B4GO8468 ADATA AX3U1600GW8G9 16GB 2x8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V ADATA AXDU1600GW8G9B 16GB 2x8GB DS 11 11 11 28 1 5V Asint SLA304G08 ENG1B 4GB SS Asint 304G08 GN1B1301 Asint SLB304G08 EGJ1B 8GB DS PATRIOT PV332G160C9QK 8GB DS 1 5V APACER ...

Page 31: ... Crucial BL25664BN1337 16FF XMP 6GB 3x2GB DS 7 7 7 24 1 65V Elpida EBJ10UE8EDF0 DJ F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage Elpida EBJ21UE8EDF0 DJ F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE DJ F 1 35V low voltage G Skill F3 10600CL8D 2GBHK XMP 1GB SS G SKILL G Skill F3 10600CL9D 2GBNQ 2GB 2x1GB SS 9 9 9 24 1 5V G Skill F3 10666CL8D 4GBECO XMP 4GB 2x2GB DS 8 8 8 8 24 XMP 1 35V G Skill F3 10666CL7D 8GBRH XMP...

Page 32: ...P Low Profile 4GB DS KINGSTON D2568JENCPGD9U 1 5V Micron MT4JTF12864AZ 1G4D1 1GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGQ Micron MT8JTF12864AZ 1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 Micron MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4D1 2GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGK Micron MT8JTF25664AZ 1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ Micron MT16JTF25664AZ 1G4F1 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 Micron MT16JTF51264AZ 1G4D1 4GB DS Micron OLD22D9LGK NANYA NT4GC64B8HG0NF CG 4GB DS ...

Page 33: ...1333EL XMP 8GB DS 9 9 9 24 1 5V RAMAXEL RMR1870ED48E8F 1333 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG DJ F RAMAXEL RMR1870EC58E9F 1333 4GB DS ELPIDA J2108BCSE DJ F RiDATA C304627CB1AG22Fe 2GB DS RiDATA N A 9 RiDATA E304459CB1AG32Cf 4GB DS RiDATA N A 9 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133V02 2GB SS S POWER 20YT3NG 1202 Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS Elixir N2CB1680AN C6 Silicon Power SP004GBLTU133V02 4GB DS S POWER 20...

Page 34: ...all the module into A2 slot 2 DIMMs Supports two 2 modules inserted into either the red slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for better compatibility 4 DIMMs Supports four 4 modules inserted into both the red and black slots as two pairs of Dual channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website for ...

Page 35: ...n cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components Slot No Slot Description 1 PCIe 2 0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x16 x8_1 slot 3 PCIe 2 0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot 1 5 PCIe 3 0 2 0 x8_2 slot 6 PCI slot 2 7 PCIe 2 0 x4_3 slot PCIEX16 X8_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX8_2 PCIEX4_3 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_1 7 ...

Page 36: ...8_1 slot switches to x8 mode when PCIEX8_2 slot is occupied VGA Configuration PCIe operating mode Single VGA CrossFireX 3 WAY CrossFireX PCIEX16 X8_1 x16 x16 x8 PCIEX8_2 _ _ x8 PCIEX4_3 _ x4 x4 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE x16 shared PCIE x8 shared PCIE x4 shared PCIE x1_1 shared ASM USB3 0 shared Intel LAN Controller shared PCIE x1_2 shared HD Audio shared SATA Contro...

Page 37: ...ormance 1 Power on button START The motherboard comes with a power on button that allows you to power up or wake up the system The button also lights up when the system is plugged to a power source indicating that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component 2 RESET button RESET Press the reset button to reboot the system CROSSB...

Page 38: ... this user manual or on the ASUS website at www asus com If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer To stop memory tuning turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 5 10 seconds If your system fails to boot up due to BIOS overclocking press the MemOK button to boot and load the BIOS defaul...

Page 39: ...he systems hangs due to overclocking 5 KeyBot button KeyBot Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only For more information about the KeyBot feature refer to the Software Support chapter of this user guide CROSSBLADE RANGER Clear CMOS button CROSSBLADE RANGER KeyBot button KEYBOT ...

Page 40: ...king margins when using the LN2 cooling system When enabled the Slow Mode switch prevents the system from crashing slows down the CPU and the system s tuner will make the adjustments The debug code on the Q Code LED shows the current Sonic SoundStage profile when you press the Sonic SoundStage button For more information about Sonic SoundStage refer to section 4 6 ROG audio features of this user g...

Page 41: ...ght up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function CROSSBLADE RANGER Hard Disk LED HD_LED 1 2 7 Jumpers 1 LN2 Mode Jumper 3 pin LN2 When enabled the LN2 Mode jumper allows your system to eliminate the cold bugs in the processor during POST It allows the processor to run at an extremely low temperature and helps the system boot fast CR...

Page 42: ...ooting process If an error is found the corresponding LED flashes until the problem is solved This user friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the root problem within seconds CROSSBLADE RANGER CPU DRAM BOOT_DEVICE VGA HD LED DRAM_LED CPU_LED VGA_LED BOOT_DEVICE_LED 3 KeyBot LED KEYBOT_LED This LED lights up when the KeyBot button is pressed CROSSBLADE RANGER KeyBot LED KEYBOT_LED ...

Page 43: ...ress the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update CROSSBLADE RANGER BIOS Flashback LED FLBK_LED 5 Q Code LED Q_CODE The Q Code LED design provides you with a 2 digit error code that displays the system status Refer to the Q Code table on the following page for details CROSSBLADE RANGER Q Code LED Q_CODE ...

Page 44: ... 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 2B 2F Memory initialization 30 Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below 31 Memory Installed 32 36 CPU post memory initialization 37 3A Post Memory System Agent initialization is started 3B 3E Po...

Page 45: ... started 50 53 Memory initialization error Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecified memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error 59 CPU micro code is not found or micro code update is failed 5A Internal CPU error 5B Reset PPI is not available 5C 5F Reserved for future AMI ...

Page 46: ...rvices 63 67 CPU DXE initialization is started 68 PCI host bridge initialization 69 System Agent DXE initialization is started 6A System Agent DXE SMM initialization is started 6B 6F System Agent DXE initialization System Agent module specific 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 77 PCH DXE Initialization PCH module specific...

Page 47: ... A3 IDE Enable A4 SCSI initialization is started A5 SCSI Reset A6 SCSI Detect A7 SCSI Enable A8 Setup Verifying Password A9 Start of Setup AA Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AB Setup Input Wait AC Reserved for ASL see ASL Status Codes section below AD Ready To Boot event AE Legacy Boot event AF Exit Boot Services event B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin B1 Runtime Set Vir...

Page 48: ...mage returned error DA Boot Option is failed StartImage returned error DB Flash update is failed DC Reset protocol is not available ACPI ASL Checkpoints Code Description 0x01 System is entering S1 sleep state 0x02 System is entering S2 sleep state 0x03 System is entering S3 sleep state 0x04 System is entering S4 sleep state 0x05 System is entering S5 sleep state 0x10 System is waking up from the S...

Page 49: ...eating a RAID set refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD When using NCQ set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to AHCI Refer to section SATA Configuration for details SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA6G_4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 ...

Page 50: ...s faster charging time for USB chargeable devices optimized power efficiency and backward compatibility with USB 2 0 The USB 3 0 module is purchased separately You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3 0 bracket to this connector to obtain the front panel USB 3 0 solution CROSSBLADE RANGER USB3 0 front panel connector USB3_34 USB3 5V IntA_P1_SSRX IntA_P1_SSRX GND IntA_P1_SSTX IntA_P1_SSTX GND Int...

Page 51: ...nnectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed 2 x USB 2 0 ports USB78 at mid board shares with ROG extension ROG_EXT port CROSSBLADE RANGER USB2 0 connectors USB 5V USB_P5 USB_P5 GND...

Page 52: ...the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to HD or AC97 CROSSBLADE RANGER Front panel audio connector AAFP AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD audio compliant pin definition PIN 1 AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L Legacy AC 97 compliant definition 5 Direct connector 2 pin DRCT This connector is for the chassis mounted button that suppo...

Page 53: ...ent air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors Ensure to fully insert the 4 pin CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A 12 W fan power CHA_FAN3 5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 5V CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN2 GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN 5V A...

Page 54: ...to ensure the system stability If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details 7 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 8 pin EATX12V These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs The power supply plugs are designed to ...

Page 55: ...ystem warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset butto...

Page 56: ...rtificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance the network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity The Front Base is purchased separately Visit www asus com for more information about the Front Base CROSSBLADE RANGER ROG extension connector ROG_EXT TPM PIN 1 LPCPD GND 3VSB NC LAD0 3V LAD3 LREST LFRAME LCLK NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND CROSSBLA...

Page 57: ...his section are for reference only The motherboard layout may vary with models but the installation steps are the same for all models 1 Install the ASUS Q Shield to the chassis rear I O panel Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 Place the motherboard into the chassis ensuring that its rear I O ports are aligned to the chassis rear I O panel ...

Page 58: ...2 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 3 Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis DO NOT over tighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard ...

Page 59: ...3 Chapter 2 2 1 2 APU installation Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM2 socket The APU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 60: ...n Chapter 2 2 1 3 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1 2 5 3 4 Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsink and APU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly ...

Page 61: ...ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2 5 Chapter 2 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 5 3 1 4 2 ...

Page 62: ...2 6 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 1 2 3 To remove a DIMM 2 1 4 DIMM installation B A ...

Page 63: ...ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2 7 Chapter 2 2 1 5 ATX Power connection 1 2 OR ...

Page 64: ...2 8 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 6 SATA device connection 2 OR 1 ...

Page 65: ...CROSSBLADE RANGER 2 9 Chapter 2 2 1 7 Front I O Connector To install ASUS Q Connector 1 2 USB 2 0 To install USB 2 0 connector To install front panel audio connector USB 3 0 To install USB 3 0 connector AAFP ...

Page 66: ...2 10 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 2 1 8 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards ...

Page 67: ...ectory of your USB storage device 4 Turn off the system and connect the USB storage device to the USB BIOS Flashback port 5 Press the USB BIOS Flashback button A flashing light indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled The light goes out when the process of updating the BIOS is complete For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3 Connect...

Page 68: ...io port definitions Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 Keyboard Mouse combo port 2 Optical S PDIF OUT port 3 VGA port 4 Intel USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 Lower port supports the USB BIOS Flasback feature 5 LAN RJ 45 port 6 Intel USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 Upper port supports the KeyBot feature 7 HDMI port 8 DVI port 9 USB BIOS Flashback button 10 ASMedia USB 3 0 ports 1 and 2 11 Audio I O ports ...

Page 69: ...1 channel configuration SPEED LED ACT LINK LED LAN port Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection Port Headset 2 1 channel 4 1 channel 5 1 channel 7 1 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out F...

Page 70: ...2 14 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 71: ...ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2 15 Chapter 2 Connect to 4 1 channel Speakers Connect to 5 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 72: ...2 16 Chapter 2 Basic Installation Chapter 2 Connect to 7 1 channel Speakers ...

Page 73: ...f tests POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps refer to the BIOS beep codes table or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot...

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Page 75: ...clocking settings advanced power management and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the motherboard CMOS In normal circumstances the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure optimal performance DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the following circumstances An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to ...

Page 76: ...n on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can be used under two modes EZ Mode and Advanced Mode Press F7 to change between the two modes 3 2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or configure its parameters The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen...

Page 77: ...boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU motherboard temperature CPU voltage output CPU chassis power fan speed and SATA information Displays the system properties of the selected mode Click or to switch EZ System Tuning modes Creates storage RAID and configures system overclocking Saves th...

Page 78: ... to the following sections for the detailed configurations To switch from EZ Mode to Advanced Mode click Advanced Mode F7 or press F7 hotkey Menu items General help Sub menu item Menu bar Last modified settings Goes back to EZ Mode Displays the CPU temperature CPU and memory voltage output Language Hot Keys Qfan Control F6 MyFavorite F3 Quick Note F9 EZ Tuning Wizard F11 Scroll bar Pop up Menu Con...

Page 79: ...anced Monitor Boot Tool and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Submenu items A greater than sign before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a submenu To display the submenu select the item and press Enter Language This button above the menu bar contains the languages that you can select for your BIOS Click this button to select the language that you want to disp...

Page 80: ...re are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item Use F12 key to capture the BIOS screen and save it to the removable storage device Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an ite...

Page 81: ...s 1 Press F3 on your keyboard or click to open Setup Tree Map screen 2 On the Setup Tree Map screen select the BIOS items that you want to save in My Favorites screen then click the plus sign to save it in My Favorites screen You cannot add the following items to My Favorite items Items with submenu options User managed items such as language and boot order Configuration items such as Memory SPD I...

Page 82: ...odel you installed on the motherboard Scroll down to display other BIOS items Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency Configuration options Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters D O C P CPU Bus CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized ...

Page 83: ...equency Use the and keys to adjust the value You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function Configuration options Auto Light Power Saving Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max Saving Mode GPU Boost Auto Auto Automatic configuration Turbo Mode Set to Trubo Mode to achieve better 3D performance E...

Page 84: ...AS to RAS Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 1 9 DRAM WRITE to READ Delay Auto Configuration options Auto 4 12 DRAM CAS Write Latency Auto Configuration options Auto 5 17 DRAM WRITE Recovery Time Auto Configuration options Auto 5 DRAM Clock 6 DRAM Clock 7 DRAM Clock 8 DRAM Clock 10 DRAM Clock 12 DRAM Clock 14 DRAM Clock 16 DRAM Clock 18 DRAM Clock DRAM FOUR ACT WIN Time Auto Configuration optio...

Page 85: ...Auto 1 2 MEMCLK DELAY 1 MEMCLK DELAY address command fine delay Auto Configuration options Auto 0 GPU DIMM Post Automatically detects and displays the information about the devices or memory installed on the PCIe and DIMM slots The field shows N A if there are no devices installed on the slots DIGI Power Control CPU Load Line Calibration Auto Load Line is defined by AMD specification and affects C...

Page 86: ... Allows manual adjustment CPU Voltage Frequency Auto Switching frequency will affect the VRM transient response and thermal condition Setting a higher frequency gets a faster transient response Auto Allows you to enable or disable the Spread Spectrum item Manual Allows you to manually set the frequency with a 10k Hz interval VRM Spread Spectrum Off This item appears only when you set the CPU Volta...

Page 87: ...ws you to set a fixed CPU voltage The values range from 0 800V to 1 900V with a 0 00625V interval Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable VDDNB Offset Mode Sign This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to Offset Mode To offset the voltage by a positive ...

Page 88: ... 5000V to 2 8000V with a 0 1V interval NB VREF Voltage Auto Allows you to set the NB VREF voltage with a 0 005V interval DRAM VREFCA Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM VREFCA voltage with a 0 005V interval DRAM VREFDQ Voltage Auto Allows you to set the DRAM VREFDQ voltage with a 0 005V interval The values of the CPU Offset Voltage CPU Manual Voltage VDDNB Offset Voltage VDDNB Manual Voltage D...

Page 89: ...3 3 5 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information and allows you to set the system language and security settings ...

Page 90: ...ur BIOS password erase the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM to clear the BIOS password See section 1 2 6 Onboard buttons and switches for information on how to erase the RTC RAM via the Clear CMOS button The Administrator or User Password items on top of the screen show the default Not Installed After you set a password these items show Installed ...

Page 91: ...ss Enter when prompted to create confirm the password After you clear the password the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed User Password If you have set a user password you must enter the user password for accessing the system The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a user...

Page 92: ... 3 6 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction ...

Page 93: ...led Disabled NX Mode Enabled Enables or disables the No execute page protection function Configuration options Enabled Disabled SVM Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable CPU virtualization Configuration options Disabled Enabled CPB Mode Auto Disables the CPB Core Performance Boost mode or set it to Auto for automatic configuration Configuration options Disabled Auto APM Master enable Auto A...

Page 94: ...Enabled Enables or disables the channel memory interleaving Configuration options Enabled Disabled Core Leveling Mode Automatic mode Allows you to change the number of working Compute Unit on the system Configuration options Automatic mode One core per processor One Compute Unit One core per Compute Unit 3 6 2 SATA Configuration While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of S...

Page 95: ... 6 7 8 AHCI This item only appears when OnChip SATA Type is set to AHCI If SATA ports 5 6 7 and 8 are configured as AHCI the ports can only be used under OS with driver installed Set to IDE instead of AHCI to access devices on SATA ports 5 6 7 and 8 before entering OS Configuration options AHCI IDE OnChip SATA MAX Speed SATA 6 0Gb s For better HDD compatibility set the SATA speed to SATA 3 0Gb s t...

Page 96: ...upport for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS Auto Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled EHCI Hand off Disabled This item is set to Disabled by default for the EHCI enhanced host controller interface support by EHCI drivers in operating systems ...

Page 97: ...led Enabled The IGFX Multi Monitor item must be enabled before using AMD Dual Graphics technology Primary Video Device PCIE PCI Video Selects the primary display device Configuration options IGFX Video PCIE PCI Video Integrated Graphics Auto Enables the integrated graphics controller Configuration options Auto Force PCIEX16 X8_1 Auto Sets the speed mode for the PCIex16_1 slot When Force X16 is sel...

Page 98: ... or disable the Intel LAN Controller Configuration options On Off Intel PXE OPROM Off This item appears only when Intel LAN Controller is set to On This item allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN preboot execution environment PXE option ROM Configuration options On Off Asmedia USB 3 0 Controller On On Enables the USB 3 0 controller Off Disables the controller Asmedia USB 3 0 Battery Chargi...

Page 99: ...r an AC power loss Last State The system goes into either OFF or ON state whatever the system state was before the AC power loss WOL include AC Power Loss Disabled Disabled Disables Wake On LAN after a power failure G3 state Enabled Enables Wake On LAN after a power failure G3 state Power On By PME Disabled Disabled Disables the PME to wake up by PCI PCIE devices Enabled Allows you to turn on the ...

Page 100: ... Configuration options Disabled Enabled 3 6 8 ROG Effects Onboard LED Enabled This item allows you to enable all the onboard LEDs Configuration options Enabled Disabled SupremeFX Lighting LED Enabled This item allows both Red line LED and SupremeFX logo LED turn on or off at the same time by your setting Configuration options Enabled Disabled ...

Page 101: ...ugh the onboard voltage regulators Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Temperature Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard Press Enter and select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Fan Speed Monitor CPU Fan Speed CPU Optional Fan Speed...

Page 102: ...maximum CPU fan speed Manual Set to assign the detailed fan speed control parameters The following items appear only when you set the CPU Fan Profile to Manual CPU Upper Temperature 70 Use the or keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature The values range from 25ºC to 75ºC CPU Fan Max Duty Cycle 100 Use the or keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle The values range from 20 to 100...

Page 103: ...the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature Silent Sets to Silent to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation Turbo Sets to Turbo to achieve maximum chassis fan speed Manual Sets to Manual to assign detailed fan speed control parameters The following items appear only when you set Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Profile to Manual Chassis Fan 1 2 3 Upper Temperature 70...

Page 104: ...en this item is set to Enabled the selected fan is controlled based on the temperature source Fast Boot Enabled Disabled Allows your system to go back to its normal boot speed Enabled Allows your system to accelerate the boot speed The following items appear only when you set the Fast Boot to Enabled SATA Support All Devices All Devices All devices connected to SATA ports are available during POST...

Page 105: ...r during POST Next Boot after AC Power Loss Normal Boot Normal Boot Returns to normal boot on the next boot after an AC power loss Fast Boot Accelerates the boot speed on the next boot after an AC power loss Boot Logo Display Auto Auto Auto adjustments for Windows requirements Full Screen Maximize the boot logo size Disabled Hid the logo during POST Post Delay Time 3 sec This item This item allows...

Page 106: ...pport Module items to fully support the various VGA bootable devices and add on devices for better compatibility Launch CSM Enabled Auto The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the add on devices Enabled For better compatibility enable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver add on devices or the Windows UEFI mode Disabled Disable the CSM to fully support the non UEFI driver...

Page 107: ... when booting on Windows non UEFI mode Microsoft Secure Boot only supports Windows UEFI mode Key Management Clear Secure Boot keys This item appears only when you load the default Secure Boot keys This item allows you to clear all default Secure Boot keys Save Secure Boot Keys This item allows you to save the PK Platform Keys to a USB storage device PK Management Delete PK This item allows you to ...

Page 108: ...he downloaded DB from a USB storage device Append DB from File Allows you to load the additional DB from a storage device so that more images can be loaded securely The DB file must be formatted as a UEFI variable structure with time based authenticated variable DBX Management DBX Management Delete the DBX Allows you to delete the DBX file from your system Load DBX from File Allows you to load the...

Page 109: ...r of devices installed in the system To access Windows OS in Safe Mode press F8 after POST Windows 8 not supported To select the boot device during system startup press F8 when ASUS Logo appears Boot Override These items displays the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Click an item to start booting from t...

Page 110: ...ring it to factory performance performance levels Secure Erase is only available in AHCI mode Ensure to set the SATA mode to AHCI Click Advanced SATA Configuration AHCI To launch ROG SSD Secure Erase click Tool Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu Check the ASUS support site for a full list of SSDs tested with Secure Erase The drive may become unstable if you run Secure Erase on an incompatible ...

Page 111: ... PC must be performed to proceed with the Secure Erase Locked SSDs might be locked if the Secure Erase process is either incomplete or was stopped This may be due to a third party software that uses a different password defined by ASUS You have to unlock the SSD in the software before proceeding with Secure Erase 3 9 3 Setup Animator Disabled Enables or disables the Setup animator Configuration op...

Page 112: ...tings press Enter and then select Yes DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory CPU configuration and BIOS version Profile Name Key in the profile name to save current BIOS settings to profile 1 to 8 Save to Profile Saves the current BIOS settings to profile number 1 to...

Page 113: ...ws you to view the DRAM SPD information DIMM slot number DIMM_A2 Allows you to select the DIMM slot number to show the plugged DRAM Serial Presence Detect SPD information Configuration options DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_ B2 Some DRAM manufacturers may not be recognized ...

Page 114: ... the default values Save Changes Reset Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved When you select this option or if you press F10 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit Discard Changes Exit This option allows you to exit the Setup program without saving your changes When you select this o...

Page 115: ...you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program 1 EZ Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a USB flash drive 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS BIOS Updater Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the motherboard support DVD...

Page 116: ... BIOS file to the USB port 2 Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press Enter to enable it 3 Press the Right Left arrow keys to switch to the Drive field 4 Press the Up Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS and then press Enter 5 Press the Right Left arrow keys to switch to the Folder Info fie...

Page 117: ... 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 to use the newer BIOS file download the file at http support asus com and save it to a USB flash drive Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive or ...

Page 118: ...e is in single partition and in FAT32 16 format Turn off the computer Ensure that your computer has a DVD optical drive Booting the system in DOS environment To boot the system in DOS 1 Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to the USB port 2 Boot your computer then press F8 to launch the select boot device screen 3 When the select boot device screen appears insert t...

Page 119: ... C C D FORMAN 1 DIR CROSBLDR CAP 8390626 2014 06 16 21 14 34 Note Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End Move Esc Exit Welcome to FreeDOS http www freedos org C d D D bupdater pc g Files panel Drives panel 3 Press Tab to switch from Drives panel to Files panel then press Up Down or Home End keys to select the BIOS file and press Enter 5 On the FreeDOS prompt type d then pres...

Page 120: ...system boot failure Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu See section 3 10 Exit menu for details 4 After the BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file select Yes to confirm the BIOS update Are you sure you want to update the BIOS Yes No The BIOS Backup feature is not supported due to s...

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Page 122: ...4 2 Support DVD information The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit www asus com for updates Ensure that you have an Administrator account before running the support DVD in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 OS 4 2 1 Running the support DVD To run the support DVD 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive 2 In the AutoPlay dialog box click Run ASS...

Page 123: ...ware manual that you wish to read Support DVD main menu Shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to use the devices Click to display the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Click to install all of the items Contains ROG related videos Contains the list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the f...

Page 124: ...readme file that came with the software application for more information 4 4 AI Suite 3 AI Suite 3 is an all in one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows you to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously Installing AI Suite 3 Ensure that you have an Administrator account before installing AI Suite 3 in Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 OS To install AI Suite 3 on your...

Page 125: ...uite 3 app on the Start screen Windows 8 Windows 8 1 OS 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive then follow onscreen instructions 2 From the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu select the Utilities tab and click ASUS AI Suite 3 3 Follow the succeeding onscreen instructions If the ASUS motherboard support DVD main menu did not appear try the following steps a Go to the Start Screen then c...

Page 126: ... Optimization Ai Charger Click to launch AI Suite 3 menu bar AI Suite 3 Main menu The AI Suite 3 main menu gives you easy access controls and insight to what s going on with your computer allowing you to optimize performance settings while at the same time ensuring system stability The AI Suite main menu includes is a quick access menu bar that allows you to swiftly launch any of the integrated AS...

Page 127: ...levels and fan settings via the user friendly AI Suite 3 utility 5 Way Optimization The 5 Way Optimization function dynamically optimizes your PC based on real time usage to provide the best system status It covers the essential areas such as CPU performance energy saving stable digital power cool and quiet fan control and includes tailored settings for your apps to ensure your PC is ready for gam...

Page 128: ...rmanently and setting a low voltage may lead to an unstable system For system stability the TPU settings are not saved in the BIOS and are not loaded during system bootup Save your overclocking settings as a TPU profile and manually load this profile after system bootup Click or tap to undo the adjustments Click or tap or to adjust the APU Frequency and CPU Ratio Click or tap to save the adjustmen...

Page 129: ...t 3 also supports hardware level PWM DC combo mode for the CPU and chassis fans You can also reduce the CPU fan speed below the default minimum for a noiseless operation during light loads Click a screen to select the type of fan that you want to customize Click to set the fan s speed to silent mode Click to set the balanced configuration between the fan s noise level and speed Click to increase t...

Page 130: ... to increase the VRM efficiency CPU Voltage Frequency Enables spread spectrum to enhance system stability CPU Power Thermal Control A higher temperature brings a wider CPU power thermal range and extends the overclocking tolerance to enlarge the overclocking potential CPU NB Current Capability CPU Current Capability provides a wider total power range for overclocking A higher value brings a wider ...

Page 131: ... the changes Click to assign a specific application exe into Turbo App list Click to refresh the list of running applications Applications list pane Displays all the running applications on your system Turbo App List pane Displays the applications added to the Turbo App List Only applications on the Turbo App List can be configured Performance pane Allows you to assign the CPU performance to a sel...

Page 132: ...ge It offers a total system wide energy optimization reduces fan noise and extends the lifespan of your hardware components Using EPU Click to select a fan profile Click or to set the power plan Tick to enable Away Mode Click to configure the settings in Auto mode Select a setting for Vcore Downgrade Click to undo the adjustments Click to apply the adjustments Click to enable the default settings ...

Page 133: ... USB 3 0 Boost To launch USB 3 0 Boost click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB 3 0 Boost Using the USB 3 0 Boost USB 3 0 Boost automatically detects the USB 3 0 devices that support UASP For a list of UASP supported USB 3 0 devices visit the ASUS website at www asus com The data transfer speed varies with USB devices For a higher data transfer performance u...

Page 134: ... than the standard USB devices Check your manufacturer if your USB device is a Battery Charging Specification 1 1 BC 1 1 compliant or compatible device Actual charging speeds may vary depending on the charging rate and specifications of your USB device To ensure normal charging function disconnect and reconnect your USB device every time you enable or disable Ai Charger ...

Page 135: ...he BIOS and select the boot logo that will display during POST Launching EZ Update To launch EZ Update click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then click EZ Update on the AI Suite 3 main menu bar EZ Update screen Click to automatically update your motherboard s driver software and firmware Click to search and select the BIOS file Click to select a boot logo Click to update...

Page 136: ...d memory Launching the System Information To launch System Information click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select System Information Viewing the motherboard information Click or tap the MB tab to view the motherboard s information Viewing the CPU information Click or tap the CPU tab to view the processor s information ...

Page 137: ...4 16 Chapter 4 Software support Chapter 4 Viewing the SPD information Click or tap the SPD tab to view the memory s information ...

Page 138: ... to quickly check for the latest available BIOS and set the BIOS download schedule Launching USB BIOS Flashback To launch USB BIOS Flashback click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback is available only in selected motherboard models Scheduling the BIOS download 1 In the Download Setting field tick Schedule days then select the...

Page 139: ... launch USB Charger click or tap on the top right corner of the AI Suite 3 main menu then select USB Charger Using USB Charger Ensure to connect your USB device into the USB port that supports this utility Refer to section 2 3 1 Rear I O connection of your user manual for more details USB Charger does not support USB hubs USB extension cables and generic USB cables USB Charger may not recognize so...

Page 140: ...Suite 3 main menu then select Push Notice Push Notice screen Click or tap to enable Push Notice Click or tap to apply the settings Click or tap to discard the settings Tick to select the smart device You can also enable the Push Notice via the Push Notice shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen To do this click or tap then click or tap then select Pairing your computer and smart device T...

Page 141: ...modes Set the minutes to send the alert before the PC mode s activation Key in your messages for more information Tick to select the smart device Setting up PC Status alerts This feature allows you to send alerts of the unusual activities of the voltage temperature and fan settings of your computer to your smart device Tick to select and send alerts to your smart device Tick to send alert when the...

Page 142: ...s to your smart device You can also send messages via the Push Notice messaging shortcut on the lower right corner of your screen To do this click or tap then click or tap then select Click or tap to key in your message Tick to select the smart device Click or tap to send your message Tap to view PC mode alerts Tap to view PC status alerts Tap to view PC sent messages Tap to scan more host compute...

Page 143: ...re is correctly installed you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar Double click or tap on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Sonic Studio Sonic Studio is an audio suite that offers six audio controls Reverb Bass Boost Equalizer Voice Clarity Smart EQ and Virtual Surround Virtual Surround is dedicated for 2 channel headset and offers one ...

Page 144: ...ts human voice for better dialog audio communication or to hear vocals more clearly when listening to a music Smart EQ switch Dynamically adjust the EQ so you can hear more details Virtual Surround switch This item lets you experience 7 1 CH virtual surround from your headset when enabled Reverb switch The Reverb effect is part of the Virtual Sound Stage effects that lets you choose other reverb p...

Page 145: ...one jack Sonic SenseAmp displays a pop up window that displays Detecting headphone impedance After detecting the headphone s impedance Sonic SenseAmp displays another pop up window similar to the one shown below Refer to the table below on the behavior of Sonic SenseAmp when adjusting the impedance of the detected headphone 32 ohm Amplify Level is automatically set at Performance 150 ohms Amplify ...

Page 146: ...ER 4 25 Chapter 4 After you close the pop window Sonic SenseAmp enters speaker configuration and displays the adjusted headphone impedance Click to manually adjust the amplify level Displays the impedance of your headphone ...

Page 147: ...button on your motherboard Refer to the section of your motherboard s user guide for the location of the SoundStage button Click any of the four preset gaming profiles Use the slider to manually adjust the setting of an item Crossing Move the slider to adjust the amount of cross channel mixing Revert Move the slider to revert the main audio source Space Move the slider to adjust and virtualize the...

Page 148: ... 4 DTS Connect DTS Connect delivers excellent audio entertainment across all formats and works with 4 5 1 and 7 1 channels of incredible surround sound It also allows you to connect your PC to a home theatre system Control settings panel ...

Page 149: ...d also features sound enhancers to amplify desired sound effects Display Menu Customize the settings for each game including Transparency Signal Size and Remanency Control Menu Allows you to configure shortcut keys Use the sliders to adjust the settings Displays the list of games Displays the options available Click a tab to select an option Each option has its own settings and menus Click to rese...

Page 150: ...dar Selection menu Allows you to configure the sound enhancers Tick to choose the desired sound enhancer Audio Mode Radar Selection are enabled with shortcut keys in the game Refer to the Controls tab for more information about the shortcut key settings ...

Page 151: ...me packets given top priority Media Streaming Mode Media streaming packets given top priority File Sharing Mode File sharing packets given top priority Click to load a preset priority profile and configure its settings Tick to toggle the preset priority profile function on off Click to reset and load the default settings of the selected profile Allows you to block traffic of the application or set...

Page 152: ...splays the top 5 bandwidth consuming applications currently used Application usage Displays the individual downloading and uploading bandwidth of currently used applications Total usage Displays the total downloading and uploading bandwidth of the currently used applications ...

Page 153: ...key in the desired uploading downloading speed and apply the speed if needed Key in the upload download speed Click to apply the speed after manually keying in the desired speed or after you performing the speed test Using the Network Information Displays information about the physical network card such as speed physical address IP address subnet mask and default gateway ...

Page 154: ...e KeyBot feature is enabled when the KEYBOT_LED light is on 2 Connect the USB keyboard into the dedicated KeyBot USB port Refer to the Rear I O connection or the USB BIOS Flashback section for more information about the location of the KeyBot USB port 3 Double click on the desktop to launch the KeyBot application on your PC Click to configure Macro keys Smart login Function keys and Shortcut setti...

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Page 156: ...ices first ASUS Media Streamer supports NFC function Ensure to install ASUS HomeCloud on your PC An Internet connection is required to fully utilize this feature To use ASUS Media Streamer On your computer click ASUS HomeCloud then select Media Streamer On your device click or tap Media Streamer Select the device you want to stream to Click or tap to select media type Click or tap to edit media fi...

Page 157: ...gp mp4 m4a aac ts flac mp3 mid xmf mxmf rtttl rtx ota imy ogg mkv wav jpg gif png bmp webp webm Drag and drop or tick files to add or delete Click to add or create a new folder Click to add the selected files Click to delete selected files Click to proceed with the deletion or addition of files Click to cancel changes ...

Page 158: ...y to use interface to identify and utilize all drive space in hard disk drives HDD ASUS Disk Unlocker is supported only on Windows 7 and Windows 8 To launch ASUS Disk Unlocker click ASUS Disk Unlocker Help file Click to open the help file that shows the detailed information on how to use ASUS Disk Unlocker ...

Page 159: ...hole purpose of having it and may affect your system s performance Startup folders Since RAMDisk loads during boot up together with the contents of the Junction folders changing the location of the startup folders may cause system error and disable loading your RAMDisk To launch RAMDisk click Creating Deleting a RAMDisk drive Your RAMDisk drive allows you to place your favorite applications and fi...

Page 160: ...k enabling access to the desired application or data to be done purely within the original file location The format function is available only if you enable the Dynamic Memory Allocation function on your disk Select the Junction tab to create your junction point Click to select where to create a junction point Click to finish adding the new junction point Click the drop down arrow to select your R...

Page 161: ...Synchronizing backup files After creating a junction point RAMDisk automatically creates a backup folder in the file s original location Use RAMDisk to manually synchronize updates with these backup files Click Synchronize to update your files ...

Page 162: ...t you can share and compare with other users on the ROG website MemTweakIt functions depends on the chipset on the motherboard Each chipset has differernt options To use MemTweakIt double click on the desktop Click About tab then click REPUBLIC OF GAMERS to access the official ROG website Click a tab to configure the memory timing Click to exit MemTweakIt Click to validate your settings Click to a...

Page 163: ...mTweakIt Validation File Upload window key in your ASUS account ID and password 6 Click Browse locate the saved cvf file and click Open 7 Click Submit Your configuration will be displayed in MemTweakIt webpage Validating and saving your MemTweakIt settings To validate and save your configuration online 1 Launch MemTweakIt and click Validate 2 In Online Mode key in your ASUS account ID and password...

Page 164: ...your system and displays it in an ROG custom layout ROG CPU Z provides you information and status of your CPU motherboard memory graphics card and other components installed in your system You can generate a report about your system info and send or post it on the CPU Z website To use ROG CPU Z double click on the desktop ...

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Page 166: ...irects all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive RAID 5 stripes both data and parity informa...

Page 167: ...o the drive bays 2 Connect the SATA signal cables 3 Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive 5 1 3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets using SATA HDDs To do this 1 Enter the BIOS Setup during POST 2 Go to the Advanced menu SATA Configuration and then press Enter 3 Set the OnChip SATA Type item to RAID 4 ...

Page 168: ...er the option you need press ESC to exit the utility The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen To create a RAID volume using more than four hard disk drives ensure that the SATA connectors 5 6 are set to RAID mode Option ROM Utility c 2009 Advanced Micro Devices Inc View Drive Assignments 1 LD View LD Define Menu 2 D...

Page 169: ...nments Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB Assignment 01 00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx Y 02 00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx Y 03 00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx N 04 00 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx N LD No LD Name RAID Mode Drv LD 1 Logical Drive 1 RAID 0 2 Strip Block 64 KB Fast Init ON Gigabyte Boundary ON Cache Mode WriteThru Please press Ctrl Y key to input the LD Name or press any key to exit If y...

Page 170: ...D 0 2 xxxxxx Functional Displaying a RAID set information To display a RAID set information 1 In the Main Menu press 2 to enter the LD View LD Define Menu function 2 Select a RAID item and press Enter to display its information Option ROM Utility c 2009 Advanced Micro Devices Inc Any Key To Continue View LD Defination Menu Drives Assignments Port ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity GB 01 00 xxxxx...

Page 171: ...o complete the installation To install the RAID driver for Windows Vista or later OS 1 During the OS installation click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver 2 Insert the USB flash drive with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the optical drive and then click Browse 3 Click the name of the device you ve inserted go to Drivers RAID a...

Page 172: ...ay cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or ...

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Page 174: ...aste ASUS Recycling Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products batteries other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detailed recycling information in dif...

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