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......vii CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Special...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 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update...
......vii CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 ROG Gaming Features 1-2 1.1.3 ROG Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Special...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 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O Connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion Card installation 2-10 2.2 BIOS update...
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... 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 information Windows® 8.1 Windows® ...-Z Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage Home Cloud ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Operating System Software ...
... 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 information Windows® 8.1 Windows® ...-Z Kaspersky® Anti-Virus DAEMON Tools Pro Standard ASUS WebStorage Home Cloud ASUS Utilities ATX Form Factor, 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.6 in . CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Operating System Software ...
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... 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 wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any ..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
... 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 wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any ..., to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
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... 1-40 1-39 1-8 1-9 1-29 1-23 1-23 1-26 1-24 1-27 1-28 1-36 1-35 1-27 1-29 1-38 1-41 1-25 1-28 1-37 1-25 1-42 1-42 1-26 1-38 Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-7 button 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Power-on button (START) 7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 3. Direct...
... 1-40 1-39 1-8 1-9 1-29 1-23 1-23 1-26 1-24 1-27 1-28 1-36 1-35 1-27 1-29 1-38 1-41 1-25 1-28 1-37 1-25 1-42 1-42 1-26 1-38 Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-7 button 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Power-on button (START) 7. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 3. Direct...
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...+5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 CROSSBLADE RANGER ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use two or more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. com/... to use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only...
...+5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 CROSSBLADE RANGER ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use two or more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for details. com/... to use a power supply unit (PSU) that you are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only...
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... warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-41 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data... is read from or written to this connector. PWR_SW RESET CROSSBLADE RANGER System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin ...
... warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-41 Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data... is read from or written to this connector. PWR_SW RESET CROSSBLADE RANGER System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin ...
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... Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2-17 External SCSI devices (starting with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up...screen. Monitor b. While the tests are off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to...
... Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2-17 External SCSI devices (starting with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up...screen. Monitor b. While the tests are off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or change from the time you press the ATX power button. Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to...
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... deep S4 or deep S5 state can be only woken up by PCI/PCIE devices. [Enabled] Allows you to wake up via the power button. ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-25 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled(S4+S5] [Enabled(S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power Off] The system goes into OFF... Enable this item to optimize the power consumption at least 1A on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at the S4 or S5 state to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Generates a wake event and configure the real-time ...
... deep S4 or deep S5 state can be only woken up by PCI/PCIE devices. [Enabled] Allows you to wake up via the power button. ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 3-25 Chapter 3 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled(S4+S5] [Enabled(S5)] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power Off] The system goes into OFF... Enable this item to optimize the power consumption at least 1A on the system through a PCI/PCIE LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at the S4 or S5 state to generate a wake event. [Enabled] Generates a wake event and configure the real-time ...