RAMPAGE III EXTREME

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    Powerful overclocking features on the strongest X58 platform motherboard

    • LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™i7 Processor
    • Intel® X58/ICH10R
    • ROG Connect – Plug and overclock. Tweak it the hardcore way!
    • Extreme Engine Digi+ – Powerful Combination of Analog and Digital Design Elements
    • ROG Extreme OC Kit - Thoughtful touches that make overclocking a great pastime
    • USB BIOS Flashback - Refresh the BIOS can never be that easy!
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      CPU Feature

      LGA1366 Intel® Core™ i7 Ready

      This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in LGA1366 package with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with a system bus of up to 6.4 GT/s and a max bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. Intel® Core™ i7 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

      Chipset Features

      Intel® X58 Chipset

      The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful chipset designed to support the Intel® Core™ i7 Processors with LGA1366 package and Intel® next generation system interconnect interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. It also supports up to 36 PCI Express 2.0 lanes providing better graphics performance.

      PCIe 2.0

      Double Speed; Double Bandwidth
      This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.

      Multi-GPU Technology

      SLI/CrossFireX On-Demand

      Why choose when you can have both?
      SLI or CrossFireX? Fret no longer because with the ROG Rampage III Extreme, you’ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand technology, supporting up to four graphics cards in a 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen.

      Memory Feature

      Tri-Channel, DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz

      The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1800(O.C.) / 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The Triple-channel DDR3 architecture double the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

      Future Transfer Technology

      True USB 3.0 Support

      10X faster data rates!
      Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0—the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.

      True SATA 6Gb/s Support

      Experience the future of storage!
      Supporting next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) storage interface, this motherboard delivers up to 6.0Gb/s data transfer rates. Additionally, get enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, double the bandwidth of current bus systems.

      ROG Exclusive Features

      Extreme Engine Digi+

      Powerful combination of analog and digital design elements
      Extreme Engine Digi+ equipped with high performance digital VRM design can easily achieve the ultimate performance with adjustable CPU PWM frequency. It expedites heat dissipation and achieves better electric conduction keeping critical components reliable. Now you'll be able to push your spanking new Intel CPU to the limit, hitting benchmark scores that others only dream of. Extreme Engine Digi+ balances the need for voltage and the desire for rock solid performance to bring the ultimate user experience.

      ROG Connect

      Plug and Overclock - Tweak it the hardcore way!
      Monitor the status of your desktop PC and tweak its parameters in real-time via a notebook—just like a race car engineer—with ROG Connect. ROG Connect links your main system to a notebook through a USB cable, allowing you to view real-time POST code and hardware status readouts on your notebook, as well as make on-the-fly parameter adjustments at a purely hardware level. ROG Connect even allows you to flash your BIOS from the notebook, which means that you can OC your system to the max without any fear of permanently bricking the motherboard due to a corrupted BIOS.

      iROG

      Intelligent multiple control at hand
      The iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlitghted functions that gives users full disposal of the motherboard at any stage! This design allows advanced user control and management to be processed purely at a hardware level. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for PC enthusiasts and it offers system maintainence and management with more control and efficiency.

      BIOS FlashBack

      Two BIOS ROM. Two BIOS settings. Twice the overclocking flexibility.
      Overclocker's prayer to have BIOS flexibility is answered! With the new BIOS Flashback, PC enthusiasts can overclock with even more confidence. BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ability to save two versions of the BIOS simultaneously. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one BIOS can be used for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is to be stored with any previous version. BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to overclockers!

      Voltiminder LED

      Friendly reminder on Voltage Settings
      In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. Acting as the "red zone" of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for overclockers.

      Loadline Calibration

      Optimal power boost for extreme CPU overclocking!
      Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is critical during overclocking. The Loadline Calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores.

      USB BIOS Flashback

      Refresh the BIOS can never be that easy
      USB BIOS Flashback must be the most convenient way to flash BIOS ever! It allows overclockers to try their BIOS with the simplist way one can imagine. No need to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for 2 seconds, BIOS would be automatically flashed under standby power. It's no doubt that USB BIOS Flashback gives overclockers the ultimate convenience!


      RC Bluetooth

      Smashes through all the barriers of conventional overclocking !
      Still overclocking in old-fashioned way? Let RC Bluetooth bring you the whole new idea of how to do! Just simply push the button from the Back I/O on the RC Bluetooth card, overclockers can real-time monitor the desktop PC system status & tweak its parameters - such as voltages and frequency on the fly. When users want to use ordinary bluetooth functions, just simply push the button once again & enjoy all the wireless convenience brought from RC Bluetooth.


      ProbeIt

      Get all hands-on with hardware-based overclocking
      ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of locating the motherboard´s measurement points, identifying them clearly in the form of 8 sets of detection points so you´ll know exactly where to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester.




      CPU Level Up

      A Simple click for instant upgrade
      Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no additional cost with ROG's CPU Level Up! Simply pick the processor you wanted to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest! See the new CPU speed and enjoy that performance instantly. Overclocking is never as easy as this.




      Extreme Tweaker

      One stop performance tuning shop
      Extreme Tweakers is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to optimal performance. No matter if you´re looking for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they´re all here!


      COP EX

      Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to chipsets and GPU!
      The COP EX allows overclockers to increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating. It can also be used to monitor and save an overheating GPU. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for maximum performance achievement.

      Sound with Clarity

      8-channel Audio

      Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC!
      The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-streaming technology.

      Noise Filter

      Eliminate background noise while recording
      This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

      ROG EZ DIY Features

      Q-Fan Plus

      Optimized quietness and cooling for more devices!
      The Q-Fan function automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is provided to detect temperature on any device. When used with a optional fans, you may activate Q-Fan function on up to 3 additional devices of your choice!

      ASUS Q-Connector

      Make connections quick and accurate
      The Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.

      Onboard Switch

      No more shorting pins or moving jumpers
      With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers!

      Software Bundled

      3DMark® Vantage Advanced Edition

      The gamers´ benchmark
      3DMarkVantage is the new industry standard PC gaming performance benchmark from Futuremark, newly designed for Windows Vista and DirectX10. It includes two new graphics tests, two new CPU tests, several new feature tests, and support for the latest hardware. 3DMark® Vantage is based on a completely new rendering engine, developed specifically to take full advantage of DirectX10, the new graphics API from Microsoft.

      Kaspersky® Anti-Virus

      The best protection from viruses and spyware
      Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users and home offices. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry´s highest.

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      • CPU
        Intel® Socket 1366 Core™ i7 Extreme Edition/Core™ i7 Processors
        Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
        * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
      • Chipset
        Intel® X58/ICH10R
      • Memory
        6 x DIMM, Max. 24GB, DDR3 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 Hz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
        Triple Channel Memory Architecture
        Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
        * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
        * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
      • System Bus
        6.4 GT/s Intel® QuickPath Interconnect
      • Multi-GPU Support
        Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology
        Supports AMD CrossFireX™ Technology
      • Expansion Slots
        4 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (dual x16 or x16, x8, x8 or quad x8) *1
        1 x PCIe x4
        1 x PCI
      • Storage
        Intel® ICH10R controller :
        6 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), gray
        Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
        JMicron® JMB363 controller :
        1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port(s), green
        1 x SATA 3Gb/s port(s), black
        Marvell® PCIe 9128 controller : *2
        2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), red
      • LAN
        Intel®, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
      • Bluetooth
        Bluetooth V2.1+EDR
        RC Bluetooth On/Off Switch
      • Audio
        Realtek® ALC889 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
        - Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
        Audio Feature :
        - Blu-ray audio layer Content Protection 
        - Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
      • IEEE 1394
        2 x IEEE 1394a port(s)
        (1 at mid-board, 1 at back panel)
      • USB Ports
        NEC® USB 3.0 controller :
        2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
        Intel® ICH10R controller :
        9 x USB 2.0 port(s) (6 at back panel, black, 2 at mid-board)
      • Overclocking Features
        ROG Connect
        RC Bluetooth
        Extreme Engine Digi+ :
        - 8 -phase CPU power design
        - 3 -phase QPI/DRAM power design
        - 3 -phase NB power design
        - 3 -phase Memory power design
        - ML Caps on CPU/Memory/QPI respectively
        ROG Extreme OC kit :
        - LN2 Mode
        - PCIe x16 Lane Switch
        - Q Reset
        Double Power :
        - Dual 8 -pin CPU
        - Dual 4 -pin Molex
        ProbeIt
        UEFI BIOS features :
        - ROG BIOS Wallpaper
        iROG
        Extreme Tweaker
        Loadline Calibration
        BIOS Flashback
        USB BIOS Flashback
        Overclocking Protection :
        - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - EX)
        - Voltiminder LED
        - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
      • Special Features
        CPU Level Up
        ASUS Exclusive Features :
        - MemOK!
        - Onboard Button : Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at back IO)
        ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
        - ASUS Q-Fan Plus
        - ASUS Fan Xpert
        ASUS EZ DIY :
        - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
        - ASUS EZ Flash 2
        - ASUS MyLogo 3
        ASUS Q-Design :
        - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
        - ASUS Q-Slot
        - ASUS Q-DIMM
        - ASUS Q-Connector
      • Back I/O Ports
        1 x PS/2 keyboard (purple)
        1 x eSATA 3Gb/s
        1 x IEEE 1394a
        1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
        2 x USB 3.0
        7 x USB 2.0 (one port can be switched to ROG Connect)
        1 x Optical S/PDIF out
        6 x Audio jack(s)
        1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
        1 x ROG Connect On/ Off switch(es)
        1 x RC Bluetooth switch(es)
      • Internal I/O Ports
        1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
        2 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
        7 x SATA 3Gb/s connector(s)
        1 x IEEE 1394a connector(s)
        1 x CPU Fan connector(s)
        3 x Chassis Fan connector(s)
        1 x Power Fan connector(s)
        3 x Optional Fan connector(s)
        1 x Connector for optional fan-thermal module
        1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
        1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
        2 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
        1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
        1 x CD audio in(s)
        1 x System panel(s)
        1 x QPI Loadline Calibration switch jumper(s)
        8 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
        3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
        1 x RC Bluetooth header(s)
        2 x EZ Plug connector(s) (4-pin Molex power connector)
        1 x Power-on button(s)
        1 x Reset button(s)
        1 x LN2 Mode switch(es)
        1 x Go Button(s)
        1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
        1 x OC Station header(s)
        1 x ROG light connector(s)
        1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
      • Accessories
        I/O Shield
        6 x SATA 3Gb/s cable(s)
        2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
        1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
        1 x SLI bridge(s)
        1 x CrossFire cable(s)
        1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
        1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module(s)
        1 x ROG Connect cable(s)
        1 x ProbeIt cable set(s)
        1 x Thermal sensor cable pack(s)
        1 x Cable ties pack(s)
        1 x ROG theme label(s)
        1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
        1 x Optional fan-thermal module(s)
        1 x RC Bluetooth card(s)
      • BIOS
        16 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS
      • Manageability
        WOL by PME,WOR by PME,PXE
      • Support Disc
        Drivers
        ASUS PC Probe II
        ASUS AI Suite
        ASUS Update
        Kaspersky® Anti-Virus
        Futuremark® 3DMark® Vantage Advanced Edition
        ASUS TurboV EVO Utility
      • Form Factor
        ATX Form Factor
        12 inch x 10.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 26.9 cm )
      • Note
        *1: 4 PCIe x16 slots ready for 4 single PCB graphic cards.
        *2: These SATA ports are for data hard drives only. ATAPI devices are not supported.