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... code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
... code will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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4.8 GameFirst III 4-30 4.9 KeyBot...4-33 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-35 4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-37 4.12 RAMDisk...4-38 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 v
4.8 GameFirst III 4-30 4.9 KeyBot...4-33 4.10 ASUS Media Streamer 4-35 4.11 ASUS Disk Unlocker 4-37 4.12 RAMDisk...4-38 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 v
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... . CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Operating System Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB 3.0 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional six USB 2.0 ports, two connectors share with ROG_EXT header) 1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector 3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Slow mode...
... . CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Operating System Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB 3.0 ports) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (support additional six USB 2.0 ports, two connectors share with ROG_EXT header) 1 x ROG Extension (ROG_EXT) header 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-pin CPU optional fan connector 3 x 4-pin Chassis fan connectors 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x Power-on button 1 x Reset button 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Slow mode...
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... support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for an unrivalled gaming performance. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER...
... support up to 5GT/s interface speed and AMD® CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology. Complete USB 3.0 integration This motherboard offers you the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panels, allowing you the best of Gamers, mercy rules are only for an unrivalled gaming performance. It features Dual-channel DDR3 memory support and accelerates data transfer rate up to 5GT/s. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER...
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... Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it to -use functions, with 20% wider temperature tolerance. This all the exclusive ASUS features into actual storage, so you enjoy superb stability and high speeds while gaming. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-3 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your main storage optimized for overclocking and the most stable overclocking profile - Enabled by the TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), Auto Tuning adjusts the CPU frequencies and...
... Dynamic Memory Allocation function, it to -use functions, with 20% wider temperature tolerance. This all the exclusive ASUS features into actual storage, so you enjoy superb stability and high speeds while gaming. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-3 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your main storage optimized for overclocking and the most stable overclocking profile - Enabled by the TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), Auto Tuning adjusts the CPU frequencies and...
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...) 13. AMD FM2+ CPU Socket 4. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) 15. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 22. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 23. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Slow Mode switch 9. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 12. AMD® A88X Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8 [red]) 14. LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 11. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 3. RESET button 8. KeyBot button (KEYBOT) 19. USB78) 21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
...) 13. AMD FM2+ CPU Socket 4. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED) 15. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 22. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 23. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Slow Mode switch 9. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED) 12. AMD® A88X Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8 [red]) 14. LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 11. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 3. RESET button 8. KeyBot button (KEYBOT) 19. USB78) 21. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP...
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... is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-33
... is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-33
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... into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol...
... into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is waking up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol...
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...: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Application Power Management (APM) function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the No-execute page protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to enable or disable CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] APM Master enable [Auto] Allows you to [Auto] for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER...
...: [Enabled] [Disabled] SVM Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Application Power Management (APM) function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] NX Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables the No-execute page protection function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPB Mode [Auto] Disables the CPB (Core Performance Boost) mode or set it to enable or disable CPU virtualization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] APM Master enable [Auto] Allows you to [Auto] for automatic configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER...
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... hard disks. SATA6G_8 (Red) Press to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] For better HDD compatibility, set to support SATA 6.0Gb/s HDDs. Configuration options: [SATA 6.0Gb/s] [SATA 3.0Gb/s] S.M.A.R.T. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to rename the AMD SATA...
... hard disks. SATA6G_8 (Red) Press to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). Configuration options: [AHCI] [IDE] OnChip SATA MAX Speed [SATA 6.0Gb/s] For better HDD compatibility, set to support SATA 6.0Gb/s HDDs. Configuration options: [SATA 6.0Gb/s] [SATA 3.0Gb/s] S.M.A.R.T. OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip SATA Type [AHCI] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want to rename the AMD SATA...
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...using AMD® Dual Graphics technology. 3.6.4 NB Configuration IGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for the PCIex16_1 slot. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X16] [Force X8] ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-23 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] PCIEX16/X8_1 [Auto] Sets the speed mode for add-on VGA...
...using AMD® Dual Graphics technology. 3.6.4 NB Configuration IGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor support for the PCIex16_1 slot. Configuration options: [IGFX Video] [PCIE / PCI Video] Integrated Graphics [Auto] Enables the integrated graphics controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force X16] [Force X8] ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-23 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The IGFX Multi-Monitor item must be disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Force] PCIEX16/X8_1 [Auto] Sets the speed mode for add-on VGA...
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... driver from 0 to load the network stack driver during POST. [Enabled] Select to 10 seconds. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Auto adjustments for the system to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Enable this item for Windows requirements. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hid the logo during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-31 This feature only works when set under normal boot. This process will be available during POST. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto...
... driver from 0 to load the network stack driver during POST. [Enabled] Select to 10 seconds. Boot Logo Display [Auto] [Auto] Auto adjustments for the system to easily enter the BIOS Setup. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Enable this item for Windows requirements. [Full Screen] Maximize the boot logo size. [Disabled] Hid the logo during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-31 This feature only works when set under normal boot. This process will be available during POST. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Auto...
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... POST. You have to connect the 2-pin connector of the chassis reset button cable on the onboard DRCT header to support this item to allow the option ROMs to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to boot. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you set...
... POST. You have to connect the 2-pin connector of the chassis reset button cable on the onboard DRCT header to support this item to allow the option ROMs to fully support the non-UEFI driver add-on devices or the Windows® UEFI mode. Configuration options: [UEFI and Legacy OPROM] [Legacy OPROM only] [UEFI only] Boot from Storage Devices [Legacy OPROM first] This item allows you to select the type of storage devices that you want to boot. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) This item allows you set...
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... booting. This may be due to a third party software that do not have to start the SSD Secure Erase Status definition: • Frozen. You have password protection by ASUS. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-37 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.4 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in the software before proceeding with the Secure Erase. • Locked. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of a BIOS...
... booting. This may be due to a third party software that do not have to start the SSD Secure Erase Status definition: • Frozen. You have password protection by ASUS. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-37 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.9.4 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in the software before proceeding with the Secure Erase. • Locked. If the drive is frozen, a power off or hard reset of a BIOS...
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... BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility...
... BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. 3.11.1 EZ Update The EZ Update is available in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility...
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... during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-43 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. • This function can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. Doing so can cause system boot failure!
... during the updating process. Chapter 3 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-43 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. • This function can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. Doing so can cause system boot failure!
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... be exactly the same as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in...
... be exactly the same as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults P2: ST3808110AS (76319MB) aigo miniking (250MB) UEFI: (FAT) ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) P1: ASUS DRW-2014L1T(4458MB) UEFI: (FAT) aigo miniking (250MB) Enter Setup Chapter 3 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Before updating BIOS • Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive. • Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from http://support.asus.com and save them in...
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... user guide. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. Click to get the necessary software manuals. Contains ROG related videos. From the Manual folder, open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click to use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to display product related information. The software manual files are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. To read . 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Support DVD main menu...
... user guide. Click Manual tab > ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide. 2. Click to get the necessary software manuals. Contains ROG related videos. From the Manual folder, open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click to use the devices. Install the necessary drivers to display product related information. The software manual files are included in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities tab before opening the files. To read . 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Support DVD main menu...
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...a SATA power cable to [RAID]. 4. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. To do this: 1. Set the OnChip SATA Type item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Chapter 5 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID support Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Go to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To...
...a SATA power cable to [RAID]. 4. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. To do this: 1. Set the OnChip SATA Type item to the power connector on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup Chapter 5 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID support Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Go to Chapter 3 for a RAID configuration: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the Advanced menu > SATA Configuration, and then press . 3. 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. To...
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... the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Click the name of the device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the F6 key to the USB flash drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
... the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you 've inserted, go to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Click the name of the device you to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to press the F6 key to the USB flash drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
