Asus EATX S2066 X299 ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore

Teamed Power Architecture
Modern CPU architectures up the ante for motherboard power design by transitioning from deep power saving modes to full load almost instantaneously. Our latest VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly swing current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.

We became the first manufacturer to implement phase doublers when we shipped the A8N32-SLI Deluxe back in 2005. The boards VRM was lauded for elegantly overcoming the power handling capabilities of components that were available at the time and also reducing voltage ripple. Those benefits lead to phase doublers becoming universally accepted in the industry, and they are still used for similar purposes today.

However, the current crop of CPUs pack more cores than their predecessors, and the latest instruction sets allow them to crunch computationally dense workloads at an incredible pace. As an added bonus, they also consume less power at idle and can transition between loads states much more quickly. These improvements necessitate a re-evaluation of power design priorities because phase doublers add a propagation delay that hampers transient response.

Fortunately, the latest Integrated power components can handle higher currents than the devices of yesteryear, making it possible to implement a simple circuit topology that isnt hamstrung by the processing lag of phase doublers. Thats why our X299 motherboards utilize teamed power stages to deliver higher burst current per phase, while maintaining the thermal performance of phase-doubled designs.

Each VRM component serves a specific purpose. PWM controllers and doublers control the circuit, and the power stages do the heavy lifting from an electrical and thermal standpoint. Thats why the Encore utilizes 16 Infineon TDA21472 power stages. The TDA21472 sits at the top of Infineons lineup and features a low RDSON to reduce switching and conduction losses, helping to improve overall thermal headroom.

OPTIMEM III DDR4 4266+ MHZ (O.C.)
OptiMem III is a major milestone in our pursuit to create motherboards that offer the most memory overclocking headroom. When applied to the X299 platform, OptiMem III increases frequency margin to the point that the board is no longer a bottleneck. Pair the Extreme Encore with a capable chip and memory kit and achieve frequencies up to DDR4-4266MHz in a 4 or 8-DIMM configuration.

COOLING
Effective cooling is extremely important for processing beasts that feature up to 18 cores. ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore is fully armed with multiple heatsinks and a backplate to provide the best foundation for extreme PC systems, enabling higher performance at lower temperatures.

Cooler by Design
Rampage VI Extreme Encore features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.

Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling. And all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.

OVERCLOCKING
Rampage VI Extreme Encore is packed with intuitive and flexible tools that let you customize every aspect of your system to deliver the performance and features you want. Take advantage of 5-Way Optimization for intelligent, automatic overclocking. Or enjoy full manual control via comprehensive UEFI BIOS settings.

ROG Water-Cooling Zone
Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.

A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

AI Overclocking
ASUS AI Overclocking makes automatic tuning faster and smarter than ever before. Available in Windows or directly through the UEFI, it profiles the CPU and cooler to predict the optimal configuration for each individual system.

Accurate Voltage Monitoring
Conventional motherboards use single-ended sensing tapped from a location that isnt ideal, leading to a large disparity between the actual voltage fed to the CPU and the value reported to software. The Encore features a differential sensing circuit that simplifies overclocking and tuning by allowing you to track voltages more accurately.

UEFI BIOS
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig. It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

Performance Level Up
The dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your Rampage VI Extreme Encore system with ease. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.

CONNECTIVITY
Along with customizable audio profiles and tools to optimize storage and networking performance, the Rampage VI Extreme Encore includes future-proof USB ports to accommodate a wide variety of devices to ensure that your machine is ready for any task.

Storage
Four M.2 slots let you fully utilize the Intel VROC and NVMe RAID to achieve ultimate SSD storage speeds.

VROC
The exclusive ROG DIMM.2 module allow you to take advantage of the Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) feature* by connecting two M.2 drives in RAID configuration. With VROC, your RAID arrays are easily configured to be bootable, and traditional DMI bottlenecks are eliminated.

PCH RAID
Wired directly to the X299 PCH, the two onboard M.2 slots can be used in chipset-based RAID configurations to improve storage performance or provide a layer of redundancy.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Reversible USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports provide ultimate flexibility and blazing data-transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 front-panel connectors
Two front-panel USB 3.2 connectors are ready to accommodate a wide variety of devices.

Wi-Fi 6 (AX200)
Onboard Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast network speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense Wi-Fi environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences.

10 Gbps onboard Ethernet
Designed to meet the demanding requirements of power users and content creators, 10 Gbps onboard Ethernet provides a new level of home networking. With up to 10X the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, youll enjoy streaming uncompressed 4K UHD videos, and backups and file transfers that are faster than ever before.

Intel Ethernet
ROG Rampage VI Extreme Encore features the latest Intel Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. This Intel controller has a natural synergy with Intel processors and chipsets, reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput so theres more power for games and other tasks.

SUPREMEFX
ROG is renowned for superior onboard audio, and Rampage VI Extreme Encore is no exception. The front-panel headphone output features a SABRE9018Q2C integrated DAC/amp capable of reaching -115dB THD+N to provide playback that conveys all the subtlety and nuances of even the highest-quality audio track. The improved resolution derived from the ESS Hyperstream DAC architecture expands the soundstage to give a better sense of positioning. Beyond resolution, the 121dB DNR provides an extremely low noise-floor, further accentuating dynamics and punch. And, when you want to shift priority to musicality, our Sonic Studio software provides an array of EQ options, allowing the sound signature to be tweaked to suit your cans.

- Led-illuminated audio jacks Makes it easy to find audio jacks even in the dark.
- Creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of 115dB THD
- 10 DAC channels provide simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs
- Unique design allows the codecs impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs
- Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity

PERSONALIZE
In addition to extraordinary performance, Rampage VI Extreme Encore provides extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.

Grow Your Gaming World
Gear up with ROG components, from graphics and monitors to mice and keyboards. And up your game with complementary aesthetics, control and compatibility. The ROG ecosystem is more extensive than any competing brand, so enjoy greater choice as your system expands.

Gamefirst V Network Control
GameFirst V is an ROG-exclusive tool that lets you build an ROG networking ecosystem with an ROG router. Select the best Wi-Fi channel for maximum stability and minimum interference, optimize network traffic and your connection for lag-free online gaming, team your gateways and keep tabs on bandwidth-hogging apps all from an intuitive interface that enables easy, on-the-fly adjustments.

RAMCache lll turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times. Fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options, its uniquely intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds.

Sonic Studio III
Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

DTS : Sound Unbound