Asus NODE replaces ROG_EXT

[demonclaw]

Has anyone figured out this thing. I have tried to update the firmware on it. It keeps failing on win 10. Tried to update the firmware on a win 7 system it fails as well.

I would like most of the features. like time, fan speed, temp , CPU Frequency, and the EQ for the audio. I don't care about the over clocking features.

mine is at firmware V44.

 

[demonclaw]

hey i found out this thing has only 1 AMD board it can work with ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER A88X and found it on ebay for $150 from china. if i can get a hold of one of these boards i could try my hand at sniffing the rog-ext port. so i can help point to how we can get these to show all the info and maybe even have the OC working.

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[Cornwall]

I found this from Asus [Motherboard] Fan Extension Card II - Introduction | Official Support | ASUS Global
ebay has for $30 to $60 USD $30 is just the card $60 is kit with card and cables
I am putting together a build with the asus dark hero and want to monitor my ram temp for overclocking
Jaytwocents has a video on youtube using a screen connected to the HDMI port and USB on the back of the case, modbros has a video using a raspberry pi to connect wireless to monitor system info but both use the motherboard info not extra temp probes. This fan extension card appears to allow connection of extra temp probes
the dark hero has a connector for an optional thermal sensor
but I would like to add several sensors thru case (Lian-Li o11D XL)
anyone have succus using the node?

 

[purecain]

I think we're going to end up looking for ways to connect to an LCD screen and place it inside the pc window or in a bay. The most awkward bit about that kind of installation is the cabling.

If we could get some HDMI cables with power braded and also the right shape and color we would be half way there.

When I set up an internal LCD, using Hardware64 for the readout and selecting the LCD as the display. It looks a little janky, the LCD itself looks far better than the ASUS front bases..

If I worked on the connections and cabling to make it all look cleaner it would no doubt be the way to go. I expect the problem to get solved sooner or later.

Its a damn shame we cant use Node though. @demonclaw - any help with this would be appreciated.

 

[demonclaw]

I do have a small LCD hooked to my pc through a usb3.0 to HDMI but it doesn't start up when the pc turns on. I have to re-plug it in just to get the picture.

Here is the link to the LCD I own. It doesn't look as good as the front base.

We are not the only people trying to get this thing to work. link

There is a raspberry pi to ROG-EXT. link. Parts. link video. link

 

[demonclaw]

Dude this guy might help bring the old panel to work with node. link to Github.

 

[Cornwall]

found several ways to add a screen for displaying info -temps, etc. but they plugged into video card, hdmi
this video shows how to setup a wireless connection using a raspberry pi
ModBros - DIY Raspberry Pi PC Monitoring Screen - YouTube

 

[sofakng]

Does anybody know which pins are used for I2C on the ASUS NODE connector?

I'm looking to connect an Arduino to read the BIOS POST (QCode), etc.

 

[PaFREd0-BR]

Hello guys, I've just found a cable that might work!.. haven't tested yet because I'm still with my TUF B360M but I have a Z390-F on the way (wich have the node port.) also just ordered the cable so it may take awhile to arrive here in BR but anyway heres the link if u want to check:

Node to ROG_EXT adapter - ElmorLabs

Adapter cables for breaking out a Node header and USB2.0 header to a ROG_EXT header using two separate cables.

elmorlabs.com

I have the Rog OC panel that came with my old Rampage IV Blck Ed mobo. And I really want to make it work alongside my new mobo so I'm hoping this cable can make the connection between the rog oc panel original cable and the node + usb port of the mb but we'll see..

 

[Durhamranger]

Hello guys, I've just found a cable that might work!.. haven't tested yet because I'm still with my TUF B360M but I have a Z390-F on the way (wich have the node port.) also just ordered the cable so it may take awhile to arrive here in BR but anyway heres the link if u want to check:

Node to ROG_EXT adapter - ElmorLabs

Adapter cables for breaking out a Node header and USB2.0 header to a ROG_EXT header using two separate cables.

elmorlabs.com

I have the Rog OC panel that came with my old Rampage IV Blck Ed mobo. And I really want to make it work alongside my new mobo so I'm hoping this cable can make the connection between the rog oc panel original cable and the node + usb port of the mb but we'll see..

Could you tell me if this worked, I was thinking about getting an elmor labs cable....

 

[Toyoling]

Could you tell me if this worked, I was thinking about getting an elmor labs cable....

Not with my OC panel.. dont know about the front base..

 

[Ryu83]

Wow, i didn't expect to find such enganged fans of the ROG_EXT Modules XD
I switched to MSI for new system and tried to sell my Front Base and was looking how long Asus supported that port... Which was... hard work to find out...

So to make it short, is it possible to buy an affordable Adapter for NODE Port, or not?

 

[Toyoling]

Hello guys, I've just found a cable that might work!.. haven't tested yet because I'm still with my TUF B360M but I have a Z390-F on the way (wich have the node port.) also just ordered the cable so it may take awhile to arrive here in BR but anyway heres the link if u want to check:

Node to ROG_EXT adapter - ElmorLabs

Adapter cables for breaking out a Node header and USB2.0 header to a ROG_EXT header using two separate cables.

elmorlabs.com

I have the Rog OC panel that came with my old Rampage IV Blck Ed mobo. And I really want to make it work alongside my new mobo so I'm hoping this cable can make the connection between the rog oc panel original cable and the node + usb port of the mb but we'll see..

Did it work..?

 

[purecain]

Node isnt on the new Crosshair X780E if you can believe it. Ive gone with the Elcrow 7inch to replace it. I havnt installed yet, but on the question does the cable work. Yes it does.

And a big thanks to ElmorLabs I used this pair of cables on the last Crosshair board... Still cant believe its not on the new board... Why create a standard connector and stop using it???