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Asus ROG Rampage VI Extreme (X299) Motherboard Review

Overview

Full specifications and overview can be found on Asus’s website

  • Intel® Core™ X Series processor family: Ready for the latest LGA 2066 socket CPUs.
  • Quad-channel DDR4 4200 (OC) support
  • Superfast 10Gbps networking for up to 10X-faster data-transfer speeds, plus 802.11ad Wi-Fi support
  • Synchronize RGB lighting with a vast portfolio of Aura Sync capable PC gear – now with support for addressable light strips
  • ROG DIMM.2: Dual M.2 expansion card allows use of fans to prevent throttling
  • 5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig
  • LiveDash OLED : Customizable panel displays vital system stats or your own logo
  • Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III – High fidelity audio that draws you deeper into the action
  • Best gaming protection – SafeSlot, and carefully-selected premium components for maximum durability

 

 

Specifications

  • CPU
    Intel® Socket 2066 Core™ X-Series Processor 79xx, 78xx Series Processors 
    Supports Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC)
    Supports Intel® 14 nm CPU
    Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 
    * Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
    * The Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 3.0 Support Depends on the CPU types.
  • Chipset
    Build in Intel® X299
  • Memory
    8 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4200(O.C.)/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.)/3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory 
    Quad Channel Memory Architecture 
    Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. 
    * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
  • Multi-GPU Support
    Supports NVIDIA® 4-Way SLI™ Technology *
    Supports NVIDIA® 3-Way SLI™ Technology 
    Supports NVIDIA® 2-Way SLI™ Technology 
    Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology *
    Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX™ Technology 
    Supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology 
    * 28-LANE CPUs can only support up to 3-Way SLI™/ 3-Way CrossFireX™
  • Expansion Slots
    4 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x0/x16/x8, or x16/x8/x8/x8 mode with 44-LANE CPU; x16, x16/x8 orx8/x8/x8 mode with 28-LANE CPU) *
    1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 
    * When M.2_2(DIMM.2) is populated, PCIEx8_4 runs at x4 mode
    * The PCIE_X8_4 slot shares bandwidth with M.2_2(DIMM.2)
  • Storage
    Intel® Core™ X-series Processors (6-core above) : 
    1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support(CPU_DIMM.2), M.2 X4 with M Key design, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)*1
    1 x ROG DIMM.2 Module support(PCH_DIMM.2), M.2 X4 with M Key design, type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Support PCIE SSD only)*2
    1 x U.2 port, , support PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express storage
    Intel® X299 Chipset : 
    1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIE mode)
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), 
    Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
    Intel® Rapid Storage Technology 15 support
    Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology
    Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
  • LAN
    Aquantia AQC-107 10G
    Intel® I219V, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)
    Anti-surge LANGuard
    ROG GameFirst Technology
  • Wireless Data Network
    Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac+ WiGig 802.11ad
    Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
    Supports MU-MIMO
    Up to 4600Mbps transfer speed
  • Bluetooth
    Bluetooth V4.1
  • Audio
    ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
    – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    – High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input
    – SupremeFX Shielding Technology
    – ESS®SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP
    Audio Feature :
    – Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
    – LED-illuminated design – Brighten up your build with the gorgeous illuminated audio trace path.
    – Sonic Radar III
    – Sonic Studio III
  • USB Ports
    Intel® X299 Chipset : 
    4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) (4 at mid-board)
    Intel® X299 Chipset : *3
    2 x USB 2.0 port(s) 
    ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 
    1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector port(s) 
    ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 2 controller : 
    2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 port(s) (2 at back panel, )
    ASMedia® USB 3.1 Gen 1 controller : 
    8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) ( at back panel, )
  • ROG Exclusive Features
    Clear CMOS button
    ROG RAMCache II
    ROG CPU-Z
    ROG CloneDrive
    Pre-mounted I/O Shield
    MemOK! Button
    Overwolf
    ReTry Button
    Safe Boot Button
    Start Button
    Reset Button
    LN2 Mode
    GameFirst IV
    ROG Aura
    – Aura Lighting Control
    – Aura RGB Strip Headers
    Extreme Engine Digi+ :
    – MicroFine Alloy Chokes
    – NexFET™ Power Block MOSFET
    – 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    ProbeIt
    KeyBot II
    – One-click Overclocking
    – X.M.P.
    – DirectKey
    – ClrCMOS
    – Power On
    UEFI BIOS features :
    – GPU.DIMM Post
    – Tweakers’ Paradise
    – ROG SSD Secure Erase
    – Graphic Card Information Preview
  • Special Features
    OC Design – ASUS PRO Clock II Technology
    ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
    – 5-Way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ VRM, Fan Expert 4, and Turbo App
    Gamer’s Guardian:
    – 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
    – Stainless Steel Back I/O
    – SafeSlot
    LiveDash OLED
    SafeDIMM slot
    ASUS Wi-Fi GO!ASUS Exclusive Features :
    – AI Suite 3
    – Ai Charger 
    – USB 3.1 Boost
    ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
    – ASUS Fan Xpert 4
    ASUS Q-Design :
    – ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
    – ASUS Q-Slot
    – ASUS Q-DIMM 
    – ASUS Q-Connector
    Performance Optimization :
    – DIGI + VRM
    – GPU Boost
    – Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control
    – AI Suite 3
    Digi+VRM
    Turbo App
  • Back I/O Ports
    1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
    2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 
    8 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 
    1 x Optical S/PDIF out
    1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
    1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
    1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac+ WiGig 802.11ad and Bluetooth v4.1)
    5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks
  • Internal I/O Ports
    1 x W_PUMP+ 1
    1 x W_PUMP+ 2
    1 x WB_SENSOR
    1 x Aura Addressable Strip Header(s)
    1 x U.2 port
    1 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
    2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 
    1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
    1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA mode & X4 PCIE mode)
    1 x TPM connector(s) 
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
    1 x VROC_HW_Key
    1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 
    1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) 
    3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 
    1 x H_AMP fan connector 
    1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
    1 x 8-pin EATX 12 V Power connector
    1 x 4-pin EATX 12 V_1 Power connector(s)
    1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
    1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
    1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
    1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
    1 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
    1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
    1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
    1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
    1 x Safe Boot button
    1 x ReTry button
    1 x System panel connector
    1 x PCIe x16 lane switch
    2 x T_Sensor Connector
    1 x W_IN header
    1 x W_OUT header
    1 x W_FLOW header
    1 x Start button
    1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 front panel connector
  • Accessories
    User’s manual
    1 x ROG logo plate sticker
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
    3 x M.2 Screw Package
    1 x ASUS WiGig 802.11ad moving antenna *4
    1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant)
    1 x MOS fan bracket kit
    1 x ROG VGA Holder
    1 x ROG DIMM.2 Fan Stand Pack (s)
    1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out)
    1 x Fan Extension card screw pack
    1 x Fan Extension card cable
    1 x 3-Way SLI bridge(s)
    1 x 4-Way SLI bridge(s)
    1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-L)
    1 x ROG big sticker
    1 x Q-Connector
    1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
    3 x Thermistor cable(s)
    1 x ROG coaster(s)
  • BIOS
    2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.0, ACPI 6.0, Multi-language BIOS, 
    ASUS EZ Flash 3, CrashFree BIOS 3, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F6 Qfan Control, F3 My Favorites, Last Modified log, 
    F12 PrintScreen, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information.
  • Manageability
    WfM 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE
  • Operating System
    Windows® 10 64-bit
  • Form Factor
    Extended ATX Form Factor 
    12 inch x 10.9 inch ( 30.5 cm x 27.7 cm )
  • Note
    *1 When M.2_1(DIMM.2) comes from CPU, it will be shared with U.2
    *2 When M.2_1(DIMM.2) comes from PCH, It will be shared withPCIex4slot.
    *3 1 x USB 2.0 header support additional 2 x USB 2.0 ports [one connector via ROG_EXT header]
    *4 Wi-Fi 802.11ad(WiGig) is only available in certified countries

 

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1 comment

Funky Kit 14 November 2017 at 06:02

Wow … just wow 🙂

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