ASUS RAMPAGE V EXTREME/U3.1 Merkblatt

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary .................................................... x
OC Panel specifications summary .......................................................................... xv
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xvi
Installation tools and components ........................................................................ xvii

Product Introduction

Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1

Product highlights........................................................................1-1

ROG Unique Gaming Features ...................................................1-2

ROG exclusive features ..............................................................1-3

ASUS special features ................................................................1-5

ROG rich-bundled software.........................................................1-6

Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-7
1.2.1

Before you proceed .....................................................................1-7

Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-8

Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................1-10

System memory ........................................................................1-11

Expansion slots .........................................................................1-18

Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-21

Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-27

1.2.8 Jumper ......................................................................................1-34
1.2.9

Internal connectors....................................................................1-35

1.2.10 ProbeIt.......................................................................................1-45

Basic Installation

Building your PC system ...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1

Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1

CPU installation...........................................................................2-3

CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-5

DIMM installation.........................................................................2-8

ATX Power connection................................................................2-9

SATA device connection ...........................................................2-10

Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-11

Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-12

Wi-Fi antenna installation ..........................................................2-13