Asus rog rampage v extreme [3/230] Chapter 2 basic installation

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Contents

Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii

About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii

RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary .................................................... x

OC Panel specifications summary .......................................................................... xv

Package contents ..................................................................................................... xvi

Installation tools and components ........................................................................ xvii

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1

1.1.2 ROG Unique Gaming Features ................................................... 1-2

1.1.3 ROG exclusive features .............................................................. 1-3

1.1.4 ASUS special features ................................................................ 1-5

1.1.5 ROG rich-bundled software......................................................... 1-6

1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-7

1.2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-7

1.2.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-8

1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 1-10

1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................ 1-11

1.2.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 1-18

1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-21

1.2.7 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-27

1.2.8 Jumper ...................................................................................... 1-34

1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-35

1.2.10 ProbeIt.......................................................................................1-45

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Building your PC system ...........................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Motherboard installation .............................................................. 2-1

2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-3

2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................... 2-5

2.1.4 DIMM installation......................................................................... 2-8

2.1.5 ATX Power connection................................................................2-9

2.1.6 SATA device connection ........................................................... 2-10

2.1.7 Front I/O Connector .................................................................. 2-11

2.1.8 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-12

2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation .......................................................... 2-13

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