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... guide...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 Features ... 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 utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-13...
... guide...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 Features ... 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 utility 2-11 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2-12 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-13...
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-7 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Main menu 3-15 3.6 Advanced... Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-36 3.9.3 Setup Animator [Disabled 3-37 3.9.4 Graphics Card Information 3-37 3.9.5 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-38 3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information 3-39 3.10 Exit menu 3-40 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 ...
Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 My Favorites 3-7 3.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Main menu 3-15 3.6 Advanced... Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-36 3.9.3 Setup Animator [Disabled 3-37 3.9.4 Graphics Card Information 3-37 3.9.5 ASUS Overclocking Profile 3-38 3.9.6 ASUS SPD Information 3-39 3.10 Exit menu 3-40 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 ...
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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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...when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. ... provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product...
...when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. ... provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product...
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... - Profile - ELNA® Premium Audio Capacitors - retasking, - Sonic Radar II - Sonic SenseAmp - NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET - Slow mode ProbIt UEFI BIOS features: - Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board) Extreme Engine Digi+ III: - LN2 mode - Tweaker's Paradise - O.C. Extreme Tweaker - Sonic ...streaming, and Front Panel Jack- ROG SSD Secure Erase - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - CPU Level Up - CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features ROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio - Graphics Card information Preview ROG USB...
... - Profile - ELNA® Premium Audio Capacitors - retasking, - Sonic Radar II - Sonic SenseAmp - NexFETTM Power Block MOSFET - Slow mode ProbIt UEFI BIOS features: - Optical S/PDIF out port at mid-board) Extreme Engine Digi+ III: - LN2 mode - Tweaker's Paradise - O.C. Extreme Tweaker - Sonic ...streaming, and Front Panel Jack- ROG SSD Secure Erase - SupremeFX Shielding Technology - CPU Level Up - CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary Audio USB ROG Exclusive Features ROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio - Graphics Card information Preview ROG USB...
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CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - USB 3.0 Boost - Push Notice - ASUS Q-Code, Q-Shield, Q-Connector, Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI...
CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Back I/O Ports ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan Xpert 3, and Turbo App ASUS Exclusive Features - USB 3.0 Boost - Push Notice - ASUS Q-Code, Q-Shield, Q-Connector, Q-LED, Q-Slot, Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 1 x HDMI...
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... ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-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. xii x 9.6 in . CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Operating System Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB...
... ROG RAMDisk ROG CPU-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. xii x 9.6 in . CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary Internal Connectors BIOS Features Operating System Software Form Factor 1 x USB 3.0 connector (supports additional two USB...
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...power delivery for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your main storage optimized for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-3 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which kind of your AMD APU ...simple-to-use functions, with the most extreme demands, lasting up to the system when needed. This all the exclusive ASUS features into actual storage, so you win on the battlefield. Enabled by the TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), Auto Tuning ...
...power delivery for a challenging and extreme gaming enjoyment. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers a hassle-free updating solution for your main storage optimized for UEFI BIOS updates, and download the latest BIOS automatically. Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-3 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost, which kind of your AMD APU ...simple-to-use functions, with the most extreme demands, lasting up to the system when needed. This all the exclusive ASUS features into actual storage, so you win on the battlefield. Enabled by the TurboV Processing Unit (TPU), Auto Tuning ...
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... Identification (CPUID) that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard. 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software KeyBot KeyBot is a built-in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. You can connect their PC to an external decoder. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. DTS Connect To get the most...
... Identification (CPUID) that provides instant upgrade to your keyboard. 1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software KeyBot KeyBot is a built-in CPU Level UP, XMP, or directly to BIOS mode. You can connect their PC to an external decoder. MemTweakIt MemTweakIt is based on a PC, notebook, or netbook. DTS Connect To get the most...
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... USB3_34 11 1 12 2 CHA_FAN3 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 SATA6G_78 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 PCIEX8_2 AMD® A88X FCH 13 PCI2 AAFP PCIEX4_3 SOUNDSTAGE TPM 25 24 23 BIOS HD_LED FLBK_LED ROG_EXT CHA_FAN2 CLR_CMOS USB56 USB34 DRCT KEYBOT_LED USB78 KEYBOT PANEL 22 2 21 20 19 18 14 15 16 17 Refer to Internal connectors...
... USB3_34 11 1 12 2 CHA_FAN3 SATA6G_12 SATA6G_34 SATA6G_56 SATA6G_78 Super I/O PCIEX1_2 PCI1 PCIEX8_2 AMD® A88X FCH 13 PCI2 AAFP PCIEX4_3 SOUNDSTAGE TPM 25 24 23 BIOS HD_LED FLBK_LED ROG_EXT CHA_FAN2 CLR_CMOS USB56 USB34 DRCT KEYBOT_LED USB78 KEYBOT PANEL 22 2 21 20 19 18 14 15 16 17 Refer to Internal connectors...
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... 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 Slow Mode switch 9. AMD® A88X Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8 [red]) 14. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 16. RESET button 8. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 13. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT...
... 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 Slow Mode switch 9. AMD® A88X Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8 [red]) 14. BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 16. RESET button 8. USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) 13. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT...
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... to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! CROSSBLADE RANGER MemOK! If...
... to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set is tested. button (MemOK!) Installing DIMMs that you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! CROSSBLADE RANGER MemOK! If...
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Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature. ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-25 Chapter 1 4. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the Software Support chapter of this user guide. KEYBOT CROSSBLADE RANGER KeyBot button • The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. • For more information about the KeyBot feature, refer to overclocking. CROSSBLADE RANGER Clear CMOS button 5.
Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) Press this button to activate the KeyBot feature. ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-25 Chapter 1 4. KeyBot button (KeyBot) Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the Software Support chapter of this user guide. KEYBOT CROSSBLADE RANGER KeyBot button • The KeyBot feature supports USB keyboards only. • For more information about the KeyBot feature, refer to overclocking. CROSSBLADE RANGER Clear CMOS button 5.
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USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the following page for BIOS update. Q_CODE CROSSBLADE RANGER Q-Code LED Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-29 Q-Code LED (Q_CODE) The Q-Code LED design provides you press the BIOS Flashback button for details. FLBK_LED CROSSBLADE RANGER BIOS Flashback LED 5. 4.
USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) This LED flashes when you with a 2-digit error code that displays the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table on the following page for BIOS update. Q_CODE CROSSBLADE RANGER Q-Code LED Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-29 Q-Code LED (Q_CODE) The Q-Code LED design provides you press the BIOS Flashback button for details. FLBK_LED CROSSBLADE RANGER BIOS Flashback LED 5. 4.
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...the onboard AMD® A88X chipset. AMD® A88X Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8 [red]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-35 Refer to [AHCI] by default. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set..., refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 ...
...the onboard AMD® A88X chipset. AMD® A88X Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8 [red]) These connectors connect to [AHCI]. ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-35 Refer to [AHCI] by default. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. Refer to section SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set..., refer to section RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_7 GND RSATA_TXP7 RSATA_TXN7 GND RSATA_RXN7 ...
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..., set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector on the motherboard. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to this connector. Chapter 1 DRCT DRCT GND PIN 1 CROSSBLADE RANGER DirectKey connector Ensure that supports either HD Audio or...MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition CROSSBLADE RANGER Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module ...
..., set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector on the motherboard. Connect the button cable that supports the DirectKey function. Refer to this connector. Chapter 1 DRCT DRCT GND PIN 1 CROSSBLADE RANGER DirectKey connector Ensure that supports either HD Audio or...MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition CROSSBLADE RANGER Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module ...
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... written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. PWR Ground Reset Ground +HDD_LED- Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-41 8. The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for... the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker +PWR_LED- Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns...
... written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. PWR Ground Reset Ground +HDD_LED- Chapter 1 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 1-41 8. The HDD LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for... the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker +PWR_LED- Pressing the power button for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns...
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... • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your USB storage device. 4. Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is enabled. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the root directory of updating the BIOS is updated automatically. Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2-11 Copy CROSBLDR.CAP...
... • For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section Updating BIOS in Chapter 3. • Connect your USB storage device. 4. Updating BIOS may have risks. If the BIOS program is enabled. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to the root directory of updating the BIOS is updated automatically. Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2-11 Copy CROSBLDR.CAP...
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Lower port supports the USB BIOS Flasback feature. 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. Upper port supports the KeyBot feature. 7. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. ASMedia® USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. 11. VGA port 4. Intel® USB 2.0 ...
Lower port supports the USB BIOS Flasback feature. 5. USB BIOS Flashback button 10. Upper port supports the KeyBot feature. 7. Audio I /O connection Rear panel connectors 1. ASMedia® USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2. 11. VGA port 4. Intel® USB 2.0 ...
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...soft-off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on test. Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2-17 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off . 3. ..., the system may light up . For systems with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover...
...soft-off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on test. Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2-17 Ensure that is ON, press the power button for more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off . 3. ..., the system may light up . For systems with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover...