Asus ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME User manual

Motherboard
ROG
RAMPAGE VI
EXTREME

ii
E12842
First Edition
June 2017
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Contents
Safety information...................................................................................................... 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) ................................................... 1-4
1.1.4 System memory .......................................................................... 1-5
1.1.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 1-7
1.1.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................... 1-9
1.1.7 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-15
1.1.8 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-16
1.1.9 Internal connectors.................................................................... 1-18
1.1.10 ProbeIt....................................................................................... 1-33
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 CPU installation........................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation............................... 2-3
2.1.3 Motherboard installation.............................................................. 2-4
2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-5
2.1.5 ATX power connection................................................................ 2-6
2.1.6 SATA device connection............................................................. 2-7
2.1.7 Front I/O connector ..................................................................... 2-8
2.1.8 Expansion card installation ......................................................... 2-9
2.1.9 M.2 installation .......................................................................... 2-12
2.1.10 Fan bracket installation ............................................................. 2-13
2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation.......................................................... 2-15
2.2 BIOS update utility................................................................................... 2-16
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-17
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-17
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections............................................................... 2-19
2.4 Starting up for the first time.................................................................... 2-21
2.5 Turning off the computer ........................................................................ 2-21

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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Advanced Mode .......................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2 EZ Mode...................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.3 Q-Fan Control ............................................................................. 3-7
3.2.4 EZ Tuning Wizard ....................................................................... 3-9
3.3 My Favorites .............................................................................................3-12
3.4 Main menu ................................................................................................3-14
3.5 Extreme Tweaker menu ...........................................................................3-14
3.6 Advanced menu .......................................................................................3-16
3.6.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-16
3.6.2 Platform Misc Conguration...................................................... 3-16
3.6.3 System Agent (SA) Conguration ............................................. 3-16
3.6.4 PCH Conguration .................................................................... 3-17
3.6.5 PCH Storage Conguration....................................................... 3-17
3.6.6 ROG Effects.............................................................................. 3-18
3.6.7 CPU Storage Conguration....................................................... 3-18
3.6.8 Onboard Devices Conguration................................................ 3-18
3.6.9 APM Conguration.................................................................... 3-19
3.6.10 Network Stack Conguration..................................................... 3-19
3.6.11 HDD/SSD SMART Information ................................................. 3-19
3.6.12 USB Conguration .................................................................... 3-20
3.6.13 Thunderbolt(TM) Conguration................................................. 3-20
3.6.14 PCH-FW Conguration ............................................................. 3-20
3.7 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................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 Prole ....................................................... 3-24
3.9.4 BIOS FlashBack........................................................................ 3-24
3.9.5 ROG OC Panel H-Key Congure.............................................. 3-24
3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information............................................................. 3-25
3.9.7 Graphics Card Information........................................................ 3-25
3.10 Exit menu..................................................................................................3-25
3.11 Updating BIOS.......................................................................................... 3-26
3.11.1 EZ Update................................................................................. 3-26
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3...................................................................... 3-27
3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3.......................................................... 3-29

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Chapter 4: RAID Support
4.1 RAID configurations ..................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 RAID denitions .......................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Installing storage devices............................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 Intel®Rapid Storage 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

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet
before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables
for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible,
disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices
could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables
are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors,
slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area
where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service
technician or your retailer.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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, jumpers, and connectors on the
motherboard.
2. Chapter 2: Basic Installation
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components.
3. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4. Chapter 4: RAID Support
This chapter describes the RAID congurations.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software
updates.
1. ASUS website
The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,
that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the
standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note 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.
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
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).

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ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary
CPU
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*
* Support of these features depends on the CPU types.
Chipset Intel®X299 Chipset
Memory
8 x DIMM, max. 128GB, DDR4 4200+(O.C)* / 4000(O.C.)* / 3866(O.C.)*
/ 3600(O.C.)* / 3333(O.C.)* / 3300(O.C.)* / 3200(O.C.)* / 3000(O.C.)*
/ 2800(O.C.)* / 2666(O.C.)* / 2400(O.C.)* / 2133 MHz, non-ECC, un-
buffered memory
Quad channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details.
Expansion slots
4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports x16, x16/x0/x16, x16/x0/x16/x8,
or x16/x8/x8/x8 mode with 44-LANE CPU; x16, x16/x8 orx8/x8/x8 mode
with 28-LANE CPU)*
1 x PCIe 3.0 x 4 slot
* The PCIE_X8_4 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2(DIMM.2). When M.2_2(DIMM.2)
is populated, PCIEx8_4 runs at x4 mode.
Multi-GPU
support
Supports NVIDIA®4-Way/3-Way/2-Way GPU SLI®Technology*
Supports AMD®4-Way/3-Way/2-Way GPU CrossFireX™ Technology*
* 28-LANE CPUs can only support up to 3-Way SLI®/ 3-Way CrossFireX™
Storage
Intel®Core™ X-Series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series
1 x DIMM.2 Module supports
- 1 x M.2_1(DIMM.2) Socket 3 with M key, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110
(PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode only from CPU or PCH)*
- 1 x M.2_2(DIMM.2) Socket 3 with M key, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110
( PCIe 3.0 x 4 mode only from CPU)*
- 1 x U.2 port (support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage)**
Intel®X299 Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and Intel Rapid Storage
Technology 15 support
- 1 x M.2_1 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280
(supports PCIe 3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- Supports Intel®Smart Response Technology
* When M.2_1(DIMM.2) comes from CPU, it will be shared with U.2.
When M.2_1(DIMM.2) comes from PCH, it will be shared with PCIex4 slot.
** U.2 shares bandwidth with M.2_1(DIMM.2).
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LAN
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
Wireless Data
Network
Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) supports frequency band 60GHz*
Up to 4.6Gbps
2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
Up to 867Mbps transfer speed
* 802.11ad(WiGig) is only available in certified countries.
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.1
USB
Intel®X299 Chipset
- 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (at mid-board)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (at mid-board)*
ASMedia®USB 3.1 Gen 2 Controller
- 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
- 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-A [red] and 1 x Type-C ports at back
panel)
ASMedia®USB 3.1 Gen 1 Controller
- 8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports (at back panel)
* 1 x USB 2.0 header supports an additional 2 x USB 2.0 ports
[one connector via ROG_EXT header].
Audio
SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio S1220 CODEC:
- ESS®SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR
recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192kHz playback
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back panel
Audio Features:
- Sonic Radar III
- Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Link

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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 2 USB 2.0 ports
[one connector via ROG_EXT header]
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x U.2 port
1 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (supports
PCIe3.0 x 4 and SATA modes)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header
1 x 4-Pin CPU_FAN connector
1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector
1 x 4-Pin H_AMP fan connector
3 x 4-Pin CHA_FAN connectors
1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+1 connector
1 x 4-pin W_PUMP+2 connector
1 x 2-pin W_IN connector
1 x 2-pin W_OUT connector
1 x 3-pin W_FLOW connector
1 x 9-pin WB_SENSOR connector
1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN (Extension Fan) connector
2 x 2-pin T_SENSOR connectors
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 8-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin EATX 12V power connector
1 x EZ Plug connector
11 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x START button
1 x Reset button
1 x Safe Boot button
1 x ReTry button
1 x LN2 mode jumper
1 x Slow mode switch
1 x PCIe x16 lane switch
1 x MemOK! button
1 x BIOS Switch button
1 x System panel connector
1 x AURA addressable header
2 x AURA RGB strip headers
1 x TPM connector
1 x Front panel audio connector (AAFP)
1 x Thunderbolt header

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ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME specifications summary
Back Panel I/O
Ports
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-surge LAN (RJ45) port
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports (1 x Type-C [black] and 1 x Type-A [red])
8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports [blue]
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
5 x Illuminated LED audio jacks
Special Features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5
- 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+
Power Control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo App
ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Module
- 1x1 802.11 ad Wi-Fi
- 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac support dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz
ASUS Exclusive Features
- AI Suite 3
- USB 3.1 Boost
- AI Charger
ASUS EZ DIY
- USB BIOS Flashback
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 3
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
- MemOK!
ASUS Q-Design
- LiveDash OLED
- ASUS integrated I/O shield
- ASUS SafeSlot
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS Q-DIMM
* Contact your device vendor for supporting information.

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ROG Exclusive
Features
ROG DIMM.2 module
Extreme Engine Digi+
- MicroFine Alloy Choke
- NexFET MOSFET
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
OC Zone
- ReTry button
- Safe Boot button
- LN2 Mode header
- Slow Mode switch
- Start button
- Reset button
- ProbeIt
- PCIe x16 lane switches
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 SSD Secure Erase
- GPU.DIMM Post
- O.C. Prole
- Graphics Card Information Preview

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BIOS Features
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 My Favorites, Last Modied log, F12
PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory
information.
Manageability WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
Support DVD
contents
LiveDash
ROG GameFirst technology*
ROG CloneDrive
ROG RAMDisk
ROG RAMCache II
ROG CPU-Z
ROG Keybot II
ROG Mem TweakIt
Fan Xpert4
AI Suite
Kaspersky®Anti-Virus
Overwolf
Daemon Tools Software
Winzip
ASUS Utilities
* ROG GameFirst IV is only available for Windows®10 64-bit.
Operating
system support
Windows®10*
* 64-bit supported only
Form factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12”x 10.9” (30.5cm x 27.7cm)
• Specications are subject to change without notice.
• Visit the ASUS website for the software manual.

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Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME
Cables
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)
Accessories
1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/
ac compliant)
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) moving antenna (available
in certied countries)
1 x FAN_EXT card
1 x Bracket for FAN_EXT card
1 x Q-Connector Kit
1 x ROG logo plate sticker
1 x ROG coaster
1 x ROG big sticker
3 x M.2 screws kit
1 x ROG DIMM.2
1 x ROG DIMM.2 fan mount
1 x ROG VGA holder pack
1 x ROG Cable label 10-in-1
1 x ROG R6E MOS fan bracket
1 x 4-Way SLI®bridge
1 x 3-Way SLI®bridge
1 x 2-Way HB SLI®bridge
1 x cablemod coupon
Application drive USB drive with utilities and drivers
Documentation User manual
Fan Extension Card user manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Installation tools and components
The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
PC chassis
Power supply unit
Intel®LGA 2066 compatible CPU Fan
Intel®LGA 2066 CPU
DIMM
SATA hard disk drive
Graphics card
Phillips (cross) screwdriver
SATA optical disc drive (optional)
M.2 SSD module (optional)
1 bag of screws

ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-1
Chapter 1
Product Introduction
1
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
• Unplugthepowercordfromthewallsocketbeforetouchinganycomponent.
• Beforehandlingcomponents,useagroundedwriststraportouch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orthepowercordisdetachedfromthepowersupply.Failuretodoso
maycauseseveredamagetothemotherboard,peripherals,orcomponents.
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.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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.
1.1.2 Motherboard layout

ROG RAMPAGE VI EXTREME 1-3
Chapter 1
Layout contents
Connectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page
1. DDR4DIMMslots 1-5
2. LGA2066CPUsocket 1-4
3. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR;8-pinEATX12V1;4-pin
EATX12V2;4-pinEZ_PLUG))
1-23
4. DIMM.2slot(DIMM.2_SLOT) 1-29
5. PCIex16Laneswitch(PCIEX16_SW) 1-14
6. CPU,CPUoptional,highamp,waterpump+,extension,andchassisfan
connectors(4-pinCPU_FAN;4-pinCPU_OPT;4-pinH_AMP_FAN;4-pin
W_PUMP+1;4-pinW_PUMP+2;5-pinEXT_FAN;4-pinCHA_FAN1-3)
1-22
7. SlowModeswitch(SLOW_MODE) 1-13
8. AURARGBheaders(4-pinRGB_HEADER1-2) 1-26
9. RSVDswitch(RSVD_1-2) 1-13
10. Power-onbutton(START) 1-9
11. RESETbutton(RESET) 1-9
12. SafeBootbutton(SAFE_BOOT) 1-11
13. ReTrybutton(RETRY_BUTTON) 1-11
14. ProbeIt 1-33
15. USB3.1Gen2frontpanelconnector(U31G2_E2) 1-19
16. Thermalsensorconnectors(2-pinT_SENSOR1-2) 1-21
17. VROC_HW_KEYconnector(4-pinVROC_HW_KEY) 1-32
18. USB3.1Gen1connector(20-1pinU31G1_E12;20-1pinU31G1_E34) 1-20
19. Waterin,waterout,andwaterowconnectors
(2-pinW_IN;2-pinW_OUT;3-pinW_FLOW)
1-30
20. Intel®SerialATA6Gb/sconnectors(7-pinSATA6G_12;SATA6G_34;
SATA6G_56)
1-18
21. U.2connector(U.2) 1-28
22. Pauseswitch(PAUSE) 1-12
23. BIOSSwitchbutton(BIOS_SWITCH) 1-12
24. Systempanelconnectors(10-1pinF_PANEL;4-pinSPEAKER) 1-24
25. Thunderboltheader(5-pinTB_HEADER) 1-25
26. AddressableRGBheader(4-1pinADD_HEADER) 1-27
27. MemOK!button 1-10
28. M.2sockets(M.2_1(Socket3)) 1-28
29. USB2.0connector(10-1pinUSB1314) 1-21
30. ROGExtensionconnector(18-1pinROG_EXT) 1-31
31. LN2Modejumper(3-pinLN2_MODE) 1-15
32. TPMconnector(14-1pinTPM) 1-31
33. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP) 1-19
34. LEDconnector(13-pinLED_CON2) 1-25
35. OLEDconnector(9-pinOLED_HEADER) 1-32
36. WaterBlockconnector(9pinWB_SENSOR) 1-30

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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capisonthesocketand
thesocketcontactsarenotbent.ContactyourretailerimmediatelyifthePnPcap
ismissing,orifyouseeanydamagetothePnPcap/socketcontacts/motherboard
components.ASUSwillshoulderthecostofrepaironlyifthedamageisshipment/
transit-related.
• Keepthecapafterinstallingthemotherboard.ASUSwillprocessReturnMerchandise
Authorization(RMA)requestsonlyifthemotherboardcomeswiththecaponthe
LGA2066socket.
• Theproductwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagetothesocketcontactsresultingfrom
incorrectCPUinstallation/removal,ormisplacement/loss/incorrectremovalofthePnP
cap.