CROSSBLADE RANGER
Overview
ROG's flagship AMD FM2+ ATX gaming motherboard boosts your game with superb networking and audio performance
AMD A88X FCH (Bolton D4) chipset
Intel Ethernet + LANGuard + GameFirst III Game networking taken to the next level
SupremeFX 2014 + Sonic Radar II New and improved audio thats beyond compare
KeyBot An instant keyboard upgrade
Gamers Guardian- All-round protection for the best quality, reliability and durability
Devour Crossblade Ranger's extraordinary specs

Best gaming design
Admire Crossblade Ranger's striking design

Best gaming networking
Enjoy game networking on the next level

Best gaming audio
Experience onboard audio that's beyond compare

Best gaming interface
Grab a free keyboard upgrade

Best gaming performance
Rock-steady power, inside and out

Best gaming UEFI BIOS
Revel in the gorgeous graphical interface with Secure Erase

Best gaming protection
Luxuriate in the smart design, premium components, durable materials and tough armor

ROG gives you more
Fire up a ready-made gamer's tool kit and exclusive ROG mouse mat giveaway

FINESSED LAYOUT & CIRCUITRY

STRIKING ROG-INFUSED FORM

COATED WITH BLACK NICKEL
MATT-BLACK PCB



networking
Intel Ethernet. LANGuard. GameFirst III
This is game networking taken to the next level. This is ROG.
Intel Ethernet
More throughput, less CPU usage and great gaming experiences!


Intel Gigabit Ethernet provides better throughput with lower processing power for superior speed and, as you would expect from ROG, we've added our own advances to ensure the best possible performance for gamers in every game and on every battlefield.
LANGuard RJ45 Reinvented!
Pumped-up throughput. Best surge protection.
ROG has reinvented the LAN port. Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors improve throughput, while surge-protected and electrostatically-guarded components (ESD Guards) protect your motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity!

GameFirst III
Network-optimization software for no-delay gameplay!
Exclusive GameFirst III has been upgraded with even more gamer-helping features and an interface that's even more intuitive! GameFirst III helps you to assign top priority to game packets and allocate more bandwidth to the game, ensuring the best online gaming.

Choose from a preset mode to suit what you're doing Optimization, Game, Media Streaming or File Sharing. You can manage bandwidth down to the level of individual applications, with five priority levels (highest, higher, normal, lower, lowest) and even the ability to block specific traffic. GameFirst III even has a built-in Network Monitor tool, so you can supervise your network traffic and test your connection speed to check that you're getting the bandwidth you pay for!

audio
SupremeFX and Sonic Radar II
New and improved onboard audio that's beyond compare.
SupremeFX
Precision-engineered audio that's as great as a dedicated sound card
ROG knows the importance of flawless audio pristine effects and full-range soundtracks make the game. That's why we invest substantial engineering resources to perfect onboard audio. The result is SupremeFX. Cutting-edge isolation technologies minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and exceptionally premium components deliver best-in-class audio that's as great as a dedicated soundcard. But we never rest on our laurels, which is why SupremeFX has been refined even further for Crossblade Ranger motherboard. That means even finer components and superbly clever software innovations for gaming and multimedia experiences beyond compare!
8-channel gold-plated output
Minimize EMI (electromagnetic interference)

Sonic SenseAmp Amp up your headset!
Sonic SenseAmp is a ROG invention that detects headphone impedance (32 / 150 or higher ohms) and adjusts the built-in amp automatically, for pitch-perfect listening right away!
Exceptionally warm and natural sound
Premium Japanese-made ELNA audio capacitors
Sonic SoundStage Hardware-level audio-profiles switch
Apply the best settings for your favorite game genres in real time on any OS, via the onboard Sonic SoundStage button. The Q-Code displays the mode FPS (01), racing (02), combat (03) or sport (04).*
Sonic SenseAmp and Sonic SoundStage supports only analog-audio front-panel (AAFP) connections
Sonic Studio - Brilliant one-click virtual sound!
Sonic Studio is a brand-new audio-tuning suite that provides an aural treat. Use the one-click Virtual Surround function to 7.1 channels, even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset. It offers five more superb audio controls, including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity and Smart EQ ? ensuring that everything you hear sounds just amazing!
Virtual Surround, Smart EQ, Bass Boost, Reverb, Equalizer, Voice Clarity
Perfect Voice Simple and effective noise reduction
Perfect Voice removes ambient noise with one click, for crystal-clear in-game chat
Normalizes the microphone volumes for stable recording consistency
Minimizes ambient noise during sentences (i.e. pauses and periods of silence)
Spectral-subtraction algorithm analyzes and calculates ambient noise

Sonic Radar II
Scan and detect to dominate!
Designed for first-person shooters (FPS), Sonic Radar II displays a stealthy overlay that shows what opponents and teammates are up to. See the precise direction and origin of in-game sounds such as gunshots, footsteps and call-outs, and practice your enemy-pinpointing skills ? and exclusive Audio Enhancement further improves in-game sound for superb hearing awareness. The all-new Sonic Radar II includes a redesigned control panel with customizable game list!

interface
KeyBot
Instant keyboard upgrade.
KeyBot
Your keyboard, instantly upgraded!

Fancy a free keyboard upgrade? That's what KeyBot gives you instantly. Just plug your existing keyboard into the dedicated USB socket to activate the exclusive KeyBot microprocessor on the Crossblade Ranger. Use the easy-to-use utility to assign macros to function keys F1-F10, launch any application with a single press or control multimedia playback.
Macro keys Program your own keyboard combinations.
Function keys Assign to everyday functions, like mail, browsing or multimedia functions.
Shortcut Assign any application or folder to launch.
Smart login Save time on typing your account and password ? one press to login!


You can even use KeyBot to wake your PC to boot into a specific mode
CPU Level Up
Instantly boost your system
XMP
Enable Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)
Direct to UEFI BIOS
Just one tap to launch the UEFI BIOS
performance
Auto-tuning technology
The instant winning performance boost
performance
UEFI BIOS
UEFI BIOS and Secure Erase.
Award-winning simplicity and factory-fresh conditioning for superb performance.
Acclaimed by world media as the most-intuitive UEFI BIOS!
The smoothest mouse-controlled graphical UEFI BIOS has been upgraded to deliver faster setup and easier functions, with an even more appealing design for better overclocking and DIY experiences. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.
EZ mode
Fan Profile:
Detailed CPU and case fan information for instant cooling!
SATA Information:
Displays SATA port details for you to easily recognize devices!
Fast Clock Adjustment:
Use mouse controls to change the time and date!
EZ XMP:
Improve your DRAM performance with a click!



Advanced
Shortcut:
Right-click to create shortcuts to frequently-used settings or press F4 to manage your list!
Quick Notes:
Make notes and capture BIOS-related ideas, quickly and conveniently!
Last Modified Log:
Track recent changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive!
SATA Port Renaming:
Rename SATA ports for easy identification!

PROTECTION
While you protect your back in the game, Crossblade Ranger protects all sides in the real world.
Gamer's Guardian
All-round protection provides the best quality, reliability and durability

10K Black Metallic Capacitors
20% greater

temperature endurance
5X longer

lifespan than generic capacitors!

DRAM Over-current Protection
1 additional
resettable fuse protects connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage!

ESD Guards
2X greater

electrostatic protection than standard. ESD Guards cover the PS2, USB, audio and LAN ports!

Backplates
2+

backplates fitted with thermal pads to provide additional cooling, protection and reinforcement!

Stainless Steel Back I/O
3X longer

life-span than ordinary panels!

Black Nickel-coated Q-shield
0 pain!
Protect your hands from nicks and cuts!

Q-Slot
1 clip

to swap or secure your graphics card!

Q-DIMM
1-sided
clips mean handling memory modules is a cinch super simple and super secure!
ROG GIVES YOU MORE
A ready-made gamer's toolkit.
ROG RAMDisk and a raft of fab utilities to make every gaming quest a success.
RAMDisk
Dynamically unleash your RAM ? 20X faster than SSD!
With RAMDisk you can turn system memory into superfast temporary storage. Put large files, such as game maps, into RAMDisk and watch loading times fly ? you'll never again wait to play. The improved 2014 edition of RAMDisk dynamically allocates memory, so unused RAM is released back to the system when it's needed. You'll even enjoy the bonus of protecting your SSD drives, as RAMDisk reduces excessive reads and writes that can reduce lifespan!
Last but not least, the junction function serves as quick links between files and RAM storage. All files are automatically saved and restored to their specific locations on hard drives when you turn your PC off, then go back to RAM when you power on again.




AI Suite 3
One-stop control panel with latest 5-way Optimization function

ROG CPU-Z
ROG-themed CPU-Z shows important system information

USB UEFI BIOS Flashback
Refresh your BIOS in a flash, even when the system is off

Push Notice
Monitor your PC status on the go.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus
The best protection from viruses and spyware

DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
The leading tool for optical and virtual discs

ASUS WebStorage
Free cloud storage

ASUS HomeCloud
Access your PC, stream multimedia and manage cloud storage anytime and anywhere!
Game-winning ROG Front Base, compatible now
Monitor and control, then rush into action
Crossblade Ranger is compatible with ROG's brilliant Front Base control panel. Equip your Crossblade Ranger system with Front Base to enable one-click performance boosting and real-time system monitoring ? and make your gaming experiences even more enjoyable!

Your awesome ROG-enrolment mouse mat
Exclusive power ? exclusive giveaway
Choosing Crossblade Ranger enrolls you in the Republic of Gamers. As a welcome, you get a plush ROG mouse mat ? completely FREE. Use it to plan, use it to play and use it to win. And don't forget to use it to flaunt your awesome taste!

Specifications

CPU
AMD Socket FM2+ Athlon/A- Series Processors
Supports CPU up to 4 cores
Supports AMD Turbo Core 3.0 Technology
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list
Chipset
AMD A88X (Bolton D4)
Memory
4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB, DDR3 2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2250(O.C.)/2200(O.C.)/2133/1866/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory *
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Support AMD Memory Profile (AMP) memory
* The Max. 64GB memory capacity can be supported with DIMMs of 16GB (or above). ASUS will update QVL once the DIMMs are available on the market.
* Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.
* Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Graphic
Integrated AMD RadeonR/HD8000/HD7000 Series Graphics in the A-Series APU
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz*1
- Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB
AMD Dual Graphics technology support
Multi-GPU Support
Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
Expansion Slots
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (Single at x16, dual at x8/x8, red) *2
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode, black)
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
2 x PCI
Storage
AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
8 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s),
Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
LAN
Intel I211-AT, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s)
Audio
ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ELNA premium audio capacitors
Audio Feature :
- DTS Connect
- Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel
- Sonic SoundStage
- Sonic SenseAmp
- Sonic Studio
- Sonic Radar II
USB Ports
ASMedia USB 3.0 controller :
2 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue)
AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
4 x USB 3.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board)
AMD A88X FCH(Bolton D4) chipset :
8 x USB 2.0 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 6 at mid-board)
ROG Exclusive Features
Extreme Engine Digi+ III :
- Full Digital CPU/DRAM Power
- NexFET Power Block MOSFET
- New Alloy Chokes
- 10K Black Metallic Capacitors
ROG Extreme OC kit :
- Slow Mode
- LN2 Mode
ProbeIt
KeyBot
- CPU Level Up
- XMP
- Direct Key
UEFI BIOS features :
- GPU.DIMM Post
- Tweakers' Paradise
- ROG SSD Secure Erase
- Graphic Card Information Preview
ROG RAMDisk
GameFirst III
Extreme Tweaker
USB BIOS Flashback
Special Features
ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 :
- The tuning key perfectly consolidates ASUS-exclusive DIGI+ Power Control, TPU, EPU, and Fan Xpert 3 optimize the digital power setting, system performance, power saving and whole system cooling configuration
ASUS Exclusive Features :
- MemOK!
- AI Suite 3
- Ai Charger+
- USB Charger+
- USB 3.0 Boost
- Disk Unlocker
Interactive HomeCloud
- Media Streamer
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution :
- Stylish Fanless Design Heat-sink solution & MOS Heatsink
- ASUS Fan Xpert 3
ASUS EZ DIY :
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
- Push Notice
ASUS Q-Design :
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Code
- ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
- ASUS Q-Slot
- ASUS Q-DIMM
- ASUS Q-Connector
Operating System Support
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Back I/O Ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
1 x DVI-D
1 x D-Sub
1 x HDMI
1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x Optical S/PDIF out
6 x Audio jack(s)
1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
Internal I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM header
8 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x DRCT header(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
7 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
1 x Power-on button(s)
1 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x KeyBot Button
1 x Sonic SoundStage Button
Accessories
User's manual
I/O Shield
4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
1 x Q-connector(s) (2 in 1)
1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
1 x ROG Mouse Mat
BIOS
64Mb UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI5.0a, Multi-Language BIOS
Manageability
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Support Disc
Drivers
ROG GameFirst III
ROG RAMDisk
ROG CPU-Z
Kaspersky Anti-Virus
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard
ASUS WebStorage
HomeCloud
ASUS Utilities
Operating System
Windows 8.1 32/64-bit
Windows 8 32/64-bit
Windows 7 32/64-bit
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor
12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
Management Solution
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.7, WOL by PME, PXE
Note
1: Only FM2+ APU can support up to 4096 x 2160 resolution display via HDMI port.
2: Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0.
3: 1 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB 2.0 ports(2 ports share with ROG_EXT header).
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