Can my motherboard support this front base?

[insanity87]

Hey all, i recently bought the ASUS Maximus VII Ranger and i was wondering if i can install ASUS ROG FRONT BASE DUAL-BAY. I noticed that this panel requires motherboards to have ROG_EXT but i dont seem to find that port on the motherboard. Am i missing something here?

Thanks in advance.

 

[alexoiu]

Hi, Here's a list with compatible boards:
http://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1005628/

 

[insanity87]

thanks, that was quick.
if i dont connect it with the ROG_EXT, what features will i be missing?

 

[alexoiu]

You have all details here:
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/ROG_Front_Base/
I'm not sure if you'll really miss something on there. It's fancy, but nothing you can't live without.

 

[insanity87]

Just saw this, thanks. It actually support my motherboard

Chipset Motherboard Firmware Version Driver Version
Intel X99 Rampage V Extreme V44 or later V1.01.11 or later
AMD A88X CrossBlade Ranger V44 or later V1.01.08 or later
Intel Z97 Maximus VII Formula V40 or Later V1.01.01 or Later
Intel Z97 Maximus VII Gene V40 or Later V1.01.01 or Later
Intel Z97 Maximus VII Hero V40 or Later V1.01.01 or Later
Intel Z97 Maximus VII Impact V40 or Later V1.01.01 or Later
Intel Z97 Maximus VII Ranger V40 or Later V1.01.01 or Later
Intel Z87 Maximus VI Extreme All All
Intel Z87 Maximus VI Formula All All
Intel Z87 Maximus VI Gene All All
Intel Z87 Maximus VI Hero All All
Intel Z87 Maximus VI Impact All All
Intel X79 Rampage IV Black Edition All All

 

[alexoiu]

What's the link?
The ASUS listed internal ports for your board:
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 5 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM connector(s)
6 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 MemOK! button(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
0 x Power-on button(s)
0 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
0 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x KeyBot Button
1 x Sonic SoundStage Button

Weird, as the manual lists one at the bottom of the board.

 

[Tradesman1]

Yes the Ranger supports it

 

[insanity87]

What's the link?
The ASUS listed internal ports for your board:
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 5 USB 2.0 port(s)
1 x TPM connector(s)
6 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 MemOK! button(s)
1 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
0 x Power-on button(s)
0 x Reset button(s)
1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s)
0 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
1 x KeyBot Button
1 x Sonic SoundStage Button

Weird, as the manual lists one at the bottom of the board.

Its the last link you gave me. Also as the motherboard came today and managed to check it with my own eyes, i can see the ROG_EXT port on the bottom of the motherboard so it does support it 100%.
Thanks guys

 

[alexoiu]

Thank you for the follow up.

 

[Tradesman1]

Glad to hear all is well 😉

 

[Baltazarre]

Just saw this, thanks. It actually support my motherboard

Chipset Motherboard Firmware Version Driver Version
Intel X99 Rampage V Extreme V44 or later V1.01.11 or later
AMD A88X CrossBlade Ranger V44 or later V1.01.08 or later
Intel Z97 Maximus VII Formula V40 or Later V1.01.01 or Later
Intel Z97 Maximus VII Gene V40 or Later V1.01.01 or Later
Intel Z97 Maximus VII Hero V40 or Later V1.01.01 or Later
Intel Z97 Maximus VII Impact V40 or Later V1.01.01 or Later
Intel Z97 Maximus VII Ranger V40 or Later V1.01.01 or Later
Intel Z87 Maximus VI Extreme All All
Intel Z87 Maximus VI Formula All All
Intel Z87 Maximus VI Gene All All
Intel Z87 Maximus VI Hero All All
Intel Z87 Maximus VI Impact All All
Intel X79 Rampage IV Black Edition All All

Hey are you sure that x99 Rampage V Extreme can handle this front panel? I have the MB and it has already OC Panel but it's not so great in front of the case😀. A reply would be much appreciated. Thanks!