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x(continued on the next page)AudioROG SupremeFX Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio- SupremeFX Shielding Technology- ELNA® Premium Audio Capacitors-

3-26Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.7 Network StackNetwork Stack [Disabled]This item allows you to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Congu

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-27Chapter 33.7 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan se

3-28Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Fan Speed ControlCPU Q-Fan Control [Auto][Auto] Detects the type of CPU fan installed and automatically switches the

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-29Chapter 3Chassis Fan 1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [DC Mode][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[DC Mode] Enable t

3-30Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the other BIOS

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-31Chapter 3USB Support [Partial Initialization][Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until OS boot up for a fastest

3-32Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3DirectKey (DRCT) [Enabled][Enabled] Allow the system to turn on and go to the BIOS setup directly when the reset bu

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-33Chapter 3Boot from PCIe/PCI Expansion Devices [Legacy OPROM first]This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expan

3-34Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Load KEK from FileAllows you to load the downloaded KEK from a USB storage device.Append KEK from FileAllows you to

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-35Chapter 3Boot Option PrioritiesThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number

xi(continued on the next page)ASUS Unique FeaturesASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU,

3-36Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9 Tool menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press &l

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-37Chapter 3Click to start the SSD Secure EraseDisplays the available SSDsStatus definition:• Frozen. The frozen state is the

3-38Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.9.5 ASUS Overclocking ProfileThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. The Overclocking Profi

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-39Chapter 33.9.6 ASUS SPD InformationAllows you to view the DRAM SPD information. DIMM slot number [DIMM_A2]Allows you to sel

3-40Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or disc

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-41Chapter 33.11 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability,

3-42Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-43Chapter 3• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.•

3-44Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.11.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS in DOS environment. The screen captures use

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-45Chapter 34. When the booting message appears, press <Enter> within ve (5) seconds to enter FreeDOS prompt.Updating

xiiInternal Connectors1 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 c

3-46Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 35. Select Yes then press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. 6. Resta

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-47Chapter 3

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-1Chapter 44Chapter 4: Software supportSoftware support44.1 Installing an operating system• ThismotherboardsupportsWindow

4-2Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThesoftwaremanualsareincludedinthesupportDVD.Followtheinstructi

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-3Chapter 4Thescreenshotsinthissectionareforreferenceonly.TheactualsoftwaremanualscontaininginthesupportDVDva

4-4Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Launching AI Suite 3Windows® 7 OSFromtheDesktop,clickStart>All Programs>ASUS>AI Suite 3 >

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-5Chapter 4AI Suite 3 main menu bar• SomefunctionsintheAISuite3mainmenuinthisuserguidemayvarydependingonthem

4-6Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4DONOTremoveyourfanduringthetuningprocess.4.5 Dual Intelligent Processors 5ASUSDualIntelligentProces

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-7Chapter 4Using TPUCPU FrequencyTurbo Processing Unit (TPU)TPUallowsyoutomanuallyadjusttheCPUfrequencyandrelatedvol

4-8Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Fan Xpert 3ASUSFanXpert3providescustomizablesettingsofyourfansforacoolerandmorequietcomputinge

xiiiPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.MotherboardROG CROSSBLADE RANGERCables2 x 2-in-1 SATA 6 Gb/s cablesAccessor

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-9Chapter 4DIGI+ Power ControlASUSDIGI+PowerControlfeaturestherevolutionaryandinnovativedigitalVRMandDRAMVoltagec

4-10Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Turbo AppTurboAppallowsyoucustomizethesystemperformance,networkpriority,andaudiosettingofanappl

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-11Chapter 4Energy Processing Unit (EPU)EPUisareal-timesystempower-savingchipthatautomaticallydetectsthecurrentsyst

4-12Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Click to select a USB device Click to enable the USB device’s normal data transfer rateClick to enable UASP or

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-13Chapter 4Ai Charger+Thisutilityallowsyoutofast-chargeyourportableBC1.1*mobiledevicesonyourcomputer’sUSBport

4-14Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4EZ UpdateEZUpdateisautilitythatallowsyoutoautomaticallyupdateyourmotherboard’ssoftware,drivers,

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-15Chapter 4System InformationThisutilitydisplaysthedetailedinformationandsettingsoftheinstalledmotherboard,CPU,an

4-16Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Viewing the SPD informationClickortaptheSPDtabtoviewthememory’sinformation.

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-17Chapter 4Set a schedule for the BIOS Update downloadClick to check for a new BIOS update available for downloadClick or tap

4-18Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4USB Charger+USBCharger+allowsyoutoquick-chargeyourportableUSBdevicesevenifyourcomputerisoff,in

xivInstallation tools and components1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriverPC chassis Power supply unitAMD FM2+ CPU AMD FM2+ compatible CPU FanDDR

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-19Chapter 4Push NoticeThisutilityallowsyougetthedetailedstatusofyoursystemtoyoursmartdevice.Youcanalsosendm

4-20Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Setting up PC Mode alerts of your computerThisfeatureallowsyoutorestart,shutdown,orputyourcomputer

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-21Chapter 4Viewing your computer status on your smart deviceTapPush NoticeonyoursmartdevicetolaunchPushNotice.Sending

4-22Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.6 ROG audio featuresInstalling the SoftwareFollowtheinstallationwizardtoinstalltheRealtek®AudioMa

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-23Chapter 4Equalizer switchClicktoenable.ThisitemallowsyoutoadjusttheparametricEQsettingsaccordingtoyourprefer

4-24Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Sonic SenseAmpSonicSenseAmpisanexclusiveROGinventionthatisabuilt-inheadphoneAMPononboardaudiow

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-25Chapter 4Afteryouclosethepop-window,SonicSenseAmpentersspeakercongurationanddisplaystheadjustedheadphoneimpe

4-26Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Sonic SoundStageSonicSoundStageisahardwarebasedsoundsolutionforvirtualSoundStagethatoffersfourp

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-27Chapter 4DTS ConnectDTSConnectdeliversexcellentaudioentertainmentacrossallformatsandworkswith4,5.1and7.1chan

4-28Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.7 Sonic Radar IISonicRadarIIisdesignedforFirstPersonShooting(FPS)gamesandshowstheprecisedire

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-1Chapter 1Product introduction11.1 Special features1.1.1 Product highlightsRepublic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers offers

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-29Chapter 4Audio Mode/Radar Selection menuAllowsyoutocongurethesoundenhancers.Tick to choose the desired sound enhancer

4-30Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.8 GameFirst IIIGameFirstIIIisanetworkmanagementsoftwarethatfeaturesfourpresetpacketprioritized

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-31Chapter 4Network MonitorTop 5 applicationDisplaysthetop5bandwidthconsumingapplicationscurrentlyused.Application usag

4-32Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Click to begin the speed testBandwidth TestYoucanusethisfeaturetotesttheInternetServiceProvider(IS

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-33Chapter 44.9 KeyBotKeyBotisabuilt-inmicroprocessorthatprovidesinstantupgradetoyourkeyboard.Youcancongureand

4-34Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Function KeysShortcut

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-35Chapter 44.10 ASUS Media StreamerASUSMediaStreamerallowsyoutoenjoyyourPC’smultimediacontentanywhere.Youcanpip

4-36Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Adding and deleting media filesThefollowingmediaformatsaresupported:.3gp,.mp4,.m4a,.aac,.ts,.ac,

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-37Chapter 44.11 ASUS Disk UnlockerThisASUSexclusiveutilityprovidesaneasy-to-useinterfacetoidentifyandutilizealld

4-38Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.12 RAMDiskRAMDiskisadata-storagesoftwarethatreservesapartofyoursystem’smemoryandturnsitinto

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1.2 ROG Gaming FeaturesSupremeFX 2014The re-engineered ROG-exclusive SupremeFX audio technology features

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-39Chapter 4To delete or format an existing RAMDisk drive: Click to delete the existing RAMDisk driveClick to format the existi

4-40Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Synchronizing backup files Aftercreatingajunctionpoint,RAMDiskautomaticallycreatesabackupfolderint

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-41Chapter 44.13 MemTweakItMemTweakItisasoftwarethatyoucanusetoviewalllevelsofmemorytimings.Youcanvalidateyou

4-42Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4Tovalidateandsaveyourcongurationmanually:1. LaunchMemTweakItandclickValidate.2. InManual Mode,c

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER4-43Chapter 44.14 ROG CPU-ZThisutilitygathersinformationaboutthemaindevicesinstalledinyoursystemanddisplaysitin

4-44Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER5-1Chapter 5RAID support55.1 RAID configurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology that supports RA

5-2Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 55.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performanc

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER5-3Chapter 5The Main Menu allows you to select an operation to perform. The Main Menu options include:• View Drive Assignments:

5-4Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 5Creating a RAID volumeTo create a RAID volume:1. In the Main Menu, press <2> to enter the LD View / LD Defi

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-3Chapter 11.1.3 ROG Exclusive FeaturesExtreme Engine Digi+ IIIExtreme Engine Digi+ III offers you a hardcore power delivery f

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER5-5Chapter 5Deleting a RAID configurationTake caution when deleting a RAID volume. You will lose all data on the hard disk drive

5-6Chapter 5: RAID supportChapter 55.2 Install the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1. During

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGERA-1AppendicesAppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Ope

A-2AppendicesAppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplieswiththeCanadianICES-003ClassBspecications.ThisdevicecomplieswithRSS210 o

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGERA-3AppendicesREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory fr

A-4AppendicesAppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-34

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGERA-5AppendicesEC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE

A-6AppendicesAppendices

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.1.5 ROG rich bundled softwareKeyBot KeyBot is a built-in microprocessor that provides instant upgrade t

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-5Chapter 11.2 Motherboard overview1.2.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherbo

iiE9512First Edition (V1)July 2014Copyright © 2014 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Refer to Internal connectors and Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors and i

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-7Chapter 1Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Buttons and switches/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EAT

1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 11.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with an AMD FM2+ socket designed for AMD® A-serie

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-9Chapter 1Recommended memory configurations1.2.4 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Memory configurationsYou may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-11Chapter 1CROSSBLADE RANGER Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2666 (O.C.) MHz capabilityDDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz cap

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 2133 MHz capability Vendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-13Chapter 1DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO.Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (optional)1DI

1-14Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued on the next page)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. Timing Vo

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-15Chapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (optional)1

iiiContentsSafety information ... viAbout this guid

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (o

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-17Chapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip No. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (optional)1D

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (o

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-19Chapter 1Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. Timing VoltageDIMM socket support (optional)1DIMM 2DIMMs 4DIMMsASint S

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sidedDIMM support:• 1DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted i

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-21Chapter 11.2.5 Expansion slotsUnplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause y

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• We recommend that you provide sufcient power when running CrossFireX™ mode. • Connect a chassis fan t

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-23Chapter 11.2.6 Onboard buttons and switchesOnboard buttons allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open

1-24Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! function.• The MemOK! button does n

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-25Chapter 14. Clear CMOS button (CLR_CMOS)Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs d

ivChapter 3: BIOS setup3.1 Knowing BIOS ...3-13.2 BIOS set

1-26Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Ensure to set the LN2 Mode jumper to [Enable] before using the Slow Mode switch.6. Sonic SoundStage butto

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-27Chapter 11.2.8 Onboard LEDs1. Hard Disk LED (HD_LED)The Hard Disk LED is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. It b

1-28Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 12. Q LEDs (BOOT_DEVICE_LED, VGA_LED, DRAM_LED, CPU_LED)Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card,

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-29Chapter 14. USB BIOS Flashback LED (FLBK_LED)This LED ashes when you press the BIOS Flashback button for BIOS update.CROSS

1-30Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Q-Code table(continued on the next page)Code Description00 Not used01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-31Chapter 1Q-Code table(continued on the next page)Code Description10 PEI Core is started 11 – 14 Pre-memory CPU initializatio

1-32Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Code DescriptionF0 Recovery condition triggered by rmware (Auto recovery)F1 Recovery condition triggered

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-33Chapter 1Code Description96 PCI Bus Assign Resources97 Console Output devices connect98 Console input devices connect99 Supe

1-34Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1Code DescriptionB6Clean-up of NVRAMB7Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings)B8– BFReserved for future

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-35Chapter 11.2.9 Internal connectors1. AMD® A88X Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1-8 [red])These connectors connec

v4.8 GameFirst III ...4-304.9 KeyBot...

1-36Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 12. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12)This connector allows you to connect a USB 3.0 module for addition

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-37Chapter 1Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!You can connect the front pa

1-38Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-39Chapter 16. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-3)Connect the fan c

1-40Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with AT

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER1-41Chapter 1• SystempowerLED(2-pinPWR_LED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED

1-42Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 19. ROG Extension - ROG_EXT connector (18-1 pin ROG_EXT)This connector is for the Front Base.10. TPM conn

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER2-1Chapter 2Basic Installation22.1 Building your PC system2.1.1 Motherboard installationThe diagrams in this section are for r

2-2Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 23. Place nine screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.DO NOT ove

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER2-3Chapter 22.1.2 APU installationEnsure that you use a APU designed for the FM2+ socket. The APU fits in only one correct orie

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

2-4Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.3 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation1253 4Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the APU heatsi

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER2-5Chapter 2To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly53142

2-6Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2123To remove a DIMM2.1.4 DIMM installationBA

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER2-7Chapter 22.1.5 ATX Power connection12OR

2-8Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.6 SATA device connection2OR1

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER2-9Chapter 22.1.7 Front I/O ConnectorTo install ASUS Q-Connector12USB 2.0To install USB 2.0 connector To install front panel au

2-10Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.1.8 Expansion Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cardsTo install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER2-11Chapter 22.2 BIOS update utilityUSB BIOS FlashbackUSB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering

2-12Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 22.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections2.3.1 Rear I/O connection* and ** : Refer to the tables on the

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER2-13Chapter 2* LAN ports LED indications• Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows®

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu

2-14Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2Connect to Headphone and MicConnect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel Speakers

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER2-15Chapter 2Connect to 4.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 5.1 channel Speakers

2-16Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER2-17Chapter 22.4 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure

2-18Chapter 2: Basic InstallationChapter 2

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-1Chapter 3BIOS setup33.1 Knowing BIOSThe new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architec

3-2Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-3Chapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeThe EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the dis

3-4Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settin

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-5Chapter 3Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:My FavoritesFor saving the frequently-used sy

viiiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DA

3-6Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Quick Note (F9)This button above the menu bar allows you to key in notes of the activities that you have done in BIOS

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-7Chapter 33.3 My FavoritesMy Favorites is your personal space where you can easily save and access your favorite BIOS items.A

3-8Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.4 Extreme Tweaker menuThe Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-9Chapter 3APU Frequency [100]Allows you to adjust the APU frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the <+> and &

3-10Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Primary TimingsDRAM CAS# Latency [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [5] – [16]DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]Congura

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-11Chapter 3address/command drive strength [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1.00x] [1.25x] [1.50x] [2.00x]MEMCLK drive stren

3-12Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU/NB Load Line Calibration [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU/NB Load Line Calibration mode. Conguration options:

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-13Chapter 3DRAM Power Phase Control [Optimized][Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole.[Extreme] Proceeds t

3-14Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SB 1.1V Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the Southbridge 1.1V voltage. The values range from 1.1V to 1.4V with a 0.01

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-15Chapter 33.5 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main men

ixCROSSBLADE RANGER specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPUAMD® FM2+ Socket for AMD® A-series/Athlon™ Series processorsSupports AMD® Tur

3-16Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.• If you have forgotten your BIO

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-17Chapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator pass

3-18Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be c

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-19Chapter 33.6.1 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects

3-20Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3C6 Mode [Enabled]Enables or disables C6 mode. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]IOMMU [Disabled]Set this ite

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-21Chapter 3OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled]Enables or disables onboard channel SATA port. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabl

3-22Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.3 USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item sho

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-23Chapter 33.6.4 NB ConfigurationIGFX Multi-Monitor [Disabled]Enables or disables the Internal Graphics Device Multi-Monitor

3-24Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.6.5 Onboard Devices ConfigurationScroll down to view the other BIOS items.HD Audio Device [Enabled][Enabled] Ena

ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER3-25Chapter 33.6.6 APM ConfigurationErP Ready [Disabled]Enable this item to optimize the power consumption at the S4 or S5 stat