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......vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Rampage Formula specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central...
......vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Rampage Formula specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central...
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...Overclocking protection: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - 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 BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1... 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch (continued on the next page) xii O.C. 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...
...Overclocking protection: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) - COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -EX) - 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 BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 1... 1 x Power-on switch 1 x Reset switch (continued on the next page) xii O.C. 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...
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User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Rampage Formula motherboard! ROG Rampage Formula 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessories Application DVD/CD Documentation ROG Rampage Formula USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA...
User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Rampage Formula motherboard! ROG Rampage Formula 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessories Application DVD/CD Documentation ROG Rampage Formula USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA...
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... Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck ... demanding applications. See page 2‑16 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the... with peak bandwidths of up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of available memory size. ROG Rampage Formula 1-3 See page 2-30 for details.
... Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck ... demanding applications. See page 2‑16 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the... with peak bandwidths of up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of available memory size. ROG Rampage Formula 1-3 See page 2-30 for details.
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... digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly... and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking ...
... digitally monitor and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly... and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking ...
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...settings can also be stored in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. See page 4-16 ... risky. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to 2-3 for details. ASUS O.C. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of booting the BIOS. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you are all here! See page 4-41 for details.
...settings can also be stored in a intuitive color-coded fashion. Due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. See page 4-16 ... risky. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to 2-3 for details. ASUS O.C. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of booting the BIOS. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you are all here! See page 4-41 for details.
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... the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to spot enemies in 3D environment during game play. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the...digit displays, users do not need to read "gibberish" to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to dissipate...
... the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to spot enemies in 3D environment during game play. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the...digit displays, users do not need to read "gibberish" to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.3 ROG unique features Supreme FX II features Supreme FX II delivers an excellent high definition audio experience to dissipate...
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...High Performance Mode," "Medium Power Saving Mode," and "Max Power Saving Mode." The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 ...fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ROG Rampage Formula 1-7
...High Performance Mode," "Medium Power Saving Mode," and "Max Power Saving Mode." The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 ...fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ROG Rampage Formula 1-7
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Slide switch 2-24 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ROG Rampage Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Slide switch 2-24 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ROG Rampage Formula
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...; 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching ...motherboard comes with the component. • Before you can select the voltage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA CPU LED CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Rampage Formula...
...; 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching ...motherboard comes with the component. • Before you can select the voltage to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL ® RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA CPU LED CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Rampage Formula...
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Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch ROG Rampage Formula 2-3 The LED does not light up to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is designed to indicate that you should shut down ... plugging in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA Power on switch that lights up when there is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is no hard disk drive connected to the...
Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch ROG Rampage Formula 2-3 The LED does not light up to indicate the hard disk activity. It blinks when data is designed to indicate that you should shut down ... plugging in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA Power on switch that lights up when there is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is no hard disk drive connected to the...
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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 ...NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL OPT_FAN1 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 ... panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ROG Rampage Formula 2-5
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 ...NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL OPT_FAN1 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 ... panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2.4 Audio card layout SUPREMEFX II Listen with Absolute HD ROG Rampage Formula 2-5
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 11. Reset switch Page 2- 29 2- 29 2- 30 2- 31 2- 32 2- 32 2- 33 2- 34 2- 34 2- 35 2-36 Page 2-38 2-38 ROG Rampage Formula 2-7 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1~3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin OPT_FAN1~3) 8. Chassis intrusion connector...
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 11. Reset switch Page 2- 29 2- 29 2- 30 2- 31 2- 32 2- 32 2- 33 2- 34 2- 34 2- 35 2-36 Page 2-38 2-38 ROG Rampage Formula 2-7 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 6. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1~3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin OPT_FAN1~3) 8. Chassis intrusion connector...
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... cap unless you . ROG Rampage Formula 2-9 Locate the CPU socket on your left. 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA CPU Socket 775 Before...
... cap unless you . ROG Rampage Formula 2-9 Locate the CPU socket on your left. 2. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA CPU Socket 775 Before...
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...to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified... thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the ...top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ROG Rampage Formula 2-11
...to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified... thermal condition and performance. • When you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Orient the ...top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ROG Rampage Formula 2-11
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. ROG Rampage Formula 2-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. ROG Rampage Formula 2-13 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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...ROG Rampage Formula 2-15 Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. Carefully push down the fan until 4. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Fit the fan to the grooved edge of the CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN3, and PWR_FAN connectors on the motherboard...the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Optional fan on the motherboard. The photo shows the fan installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on one side fins 1. connect the fan cable. ...
...ROG Rampage Formula 2-15 Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airflow and destabilize the system. Carefully push down the fan until 4. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly. 2. Fit the fan to the grooved edge of the CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN3, and PWR_FAN connectors on the motherboard...the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. Optional fan on the motherboard. The photo shows the fan installed it snugly fits the heatsink, then on one side fins 1. connect the fan cable. ...
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... unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - Populated...
... unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - Populated...
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...will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier....make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. ROG Rampage Formula 2-21 Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. 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...
...will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier....make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. ROG Rampage Formula 2-21 Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. 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...
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...for the location of the slots. • Install the audio card prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for .... 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other compatible cards to the black PCIe x1 slot. • Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ROG Rampage Formula 2-23
...for the location of the slots. • Install the audio card prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for .... 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other compatible cards to the black PCIe x1 slot. • Install a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ROG Rampage Formula 2-23