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exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. All rights reserved.
exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. All rights reserved.
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... flash .... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4.
... flash .... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4.
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... Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash...
... Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash...
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All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to ... - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type...
All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to ... - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type...
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... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop...
... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop...
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... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
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Rampage Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - AI Gear 3 - Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree...
Rampage Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - AI Gear 3 - Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree...
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Rampage Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��IO��S�2��.4�,�A�... power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module I/O Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. xiii Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x ...
Rampage Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��IO��S�2��.4�,�A�... power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module I/O Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. xiii Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x ...
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...or a separate file, giving users freedom to clear CMOS data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for overclockers. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for each parameter. See pages 2-1 to the chipset behavior... Extreme Tweaker is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. No matter if you to increase chipset voltages without the hassle of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is...
...or a separate file, giving users freedom to clear CMOS data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for overclockers. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for each parameter. See pages 2-1 to the chipset behavior... Extreme Tweaker is the one stop shop to fine-tune your system to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. No matter if you to increase chipset voltages without the hassle of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is...
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... feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with one complete module. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-4 and 4-40 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS in one easy...
... feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with one complete module. ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 4-4 and 4-40 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS in one easy...
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...Rampage Formula 2-1 CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; you can select the voltage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an ...
...Rampage Formula 2-1 CPU LED The CPU LED has two voltage displays: CPU Voltage and CPU PLL Voltage; you can select the voltage to 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an ...
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... the location of the northbridge/ southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.49 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20~1.40 South Bridge ... Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red) 2.62~ 3. You...
... the location of the northbridge/ southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.49 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20~1.40 South Bridge ... Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red) 2.62~ 3. You...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout LCD_CON PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 ® CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 ... OPT_TEMP1 88E8056 PCIEX16_1 JMB368 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power RAMPAGE FORMULA PCIEX1_3 USB1112 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 OPT_TEMP2 Super I/O OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS RST_SW ADH SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 SATA34 SATA56 CHASSIS USB910 USB78 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR OPT_TEMP3 PWR_SW PANEL...
2.2.3 Motherboard layout LCD_CON PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 ® CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 ... OPT_TEMP1 88E8056 PCIEX16_1 JMB368 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power RAMPAGE FORMULA PCIEX1_3 USB1112 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 OPT_TEMP2 Super I/O OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS RST_SW ADH SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 SATA34 SATA56 CHASSIS USB910 USB78 CHA_FAN2 SB_PWR OPT_TEMP3 PWR_SW PANEL...
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With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information See the table below. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information See the table below. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
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...the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ROG Rampage Formula 2-21 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card... the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Secure the card to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
...the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ROG Rampage Formula 2-21 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card... the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Secure the card to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share...
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... function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW RAMPAGE FORMULA Enable (Default) RAMPAGE FORMULA Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0...power **The system shuts dowm immediately. • ��T�h�e clr CMOS switch will shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Slide switch 1. To erase the RTC RAM:...
... function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW RAMPAGE FORMULA Enable (Default) RAMPAGE FORMULA Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0...power **The system shuts dowm immediately. • ��T�h�e clr CMOS switch will shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Slide switch 1. To erase the RTC RAM:...
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...each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology ... four hard disk drives. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to these connectors, set to [RAID].
...each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology ... four hard disk drives. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set the [Configure SATA as] item in the motherboard support DVD. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA PRI_EIDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to these connectors, set to [RAID].
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... temperature. Temperature Ground Temperature Ground ® OPT_TEMP1 RAMPAGE FORMULA OPT_TEMP2 RAMPAGE FORMULA Thermal sensor cable connectors OPT_TEMP3 Temperature Ground Enable OPT1/2/3 TEMP Overheat Protection in BIOS if you want to these connectors. The thermal sensor... cable is for a better cooling effect. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The optional fan1/2/3 can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS...
... temperature. Temperature Ground Temperature Ground ® OPT_TEMP1 RAMPAGE FORMULA OPT_TEMP2 RAMPAGE FORMULA Thermal sensor cable connectors OPT_TEMP3 Temperature Ground Enable OPT1/2/3 TEMP Overheat Protection in BIOS if you want to these connectors. The thermal sensor... cable is for a better cooling effect. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The optional fan1/2/3 can connect the 1394 cable to ASUS...
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...11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. RAMPAGE FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn ...on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for ...
...11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. RAMPAGE FORMULA System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn ...on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for ...
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...on the devices in Chapter 4. System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the system front panel case lights up. ROG Rampage Formula 3-1 Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the screen. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the ...replace the system case cover. 2. The system then runs the power-on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Turn on . BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous...
...on the devices in Chapter 4. System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the system front panel case lights up. ROG Rampage Formula 3-1 Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the screen. After applying power, the system power LED on , hold down the ...replace the system case cover. 2. The system then runs the power-on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Turn on . BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous...