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... (Red, single at x16 or dual at x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are available on the next page) ix Maximum shared memory of 1920x1600@60Hz - Integrated AMD...Sub port - at x8/ x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (Black, max. CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LAN AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD® A-series/Athlon™ Series processors Supports AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0...
... (Red, single at x16 or dual at x4 mode) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 2 x PCI slots * Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. ASUS will update the QVL once the DIMMs are available on the next page) ix Maximum shared memory of 1920x1600@60Hz - Integrated AMD...Sub port - at x8/ x8 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (Black, max. CROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Multi-GPU support Storage LAN AMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD® A-series/Athlon™ Series processors Supports AMD® Turbo Core Technology 3.0...
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xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD FM2+ CPU AMD FM2+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
xiv Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit AMD FM2+ CPU AMD FM2+ compatible CPU Fan DDR3 DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 3 24 5 HDMI SPDIFO KBMS_USB12 EATX12V BIOS_FLBK USB3_12 LAN_USB3_E12 AUDIO Intel I211 CHA_FAN1 ASM 1042A PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX16/X8_1 SOCKET FM2+ CPU_OPT CPU_FAN Q_CODE 6 RESET 7 LN2_MODE SLOW_MODE 8 MemOK! 9 10 DRAM_LED VGA_LED BOOT_DEVICE_LED DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (...
1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 3 24 5 HDMI SPDIFO KBMS_USB12 EATX12V BIOS_FLBK USB3_12 LAN_USB3_E12 AUDIO Intel I211 CHA_FAN1 ASM 1042A PCIEX1_1 BATTERY PCIEX16/X8_1 SOCKET FM2+ CPU_OPT CPU_FAN Q_CODE 6 RESET 7 LN2_MODE SLOW_MODE 8 MemOK! 9 10 DRAM_LED VGA_LED BOOT_DEVICE_LED DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (...
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...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Q_Code LED 6. MemOK! LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 11. Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE) 25. AMD FM2+ CPU Socket 4. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 22. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 3. DDR3 ...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 BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 16. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 23. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 24. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin ...
...connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Q_Code LED 6. MemOK! LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2_MODE) 11. Sonic SoundStage button (SOUNDSTAGE) 25. AMD FM2+ CPU Socket 4. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS) 22. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) 3. DDR3 ...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 BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED) 16. ROG Extension connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT) 23. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 24. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin ...
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CROSSBLADE RANGER CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ Series processors. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation.
CROSSBLADE RANGER CPU socket FM2+ Ensure that you use a APU designed for AMD® A-series and Athlon™ Series processors. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AMD FM2+ socket designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orientation.
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... when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIEX8_2 slot is occupied. IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. • Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. shared - - - OnChip XHCI Controller 1 - - OnChip USB EHCI OnChip USB OHCI -
... when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan to x8 mode when PCIEX8_2 slot is occupied. IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. • Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0 speed rate. shared - - - OnChip XHCI Controller 1 - - OnChip USB EHCI OnChip USB OHCI -
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The APU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.1.2 APU installation Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM2+ socket. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1 2 3 4 Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2-3
The APU fits in only one correct orientation. 2.1.2 APU installation Ensure that you use a APU designed for the FM2+ socket. DO NOT force the APU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the APU! 1 2 3 4 Chapter 2 ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER 2-3
