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... the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI...
... the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI...
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... 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO...
... 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to the Appendix for more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. DO...
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... each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may only recognize less than 3GB is reserved for the dual-channel configuration. Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 The system maps ... ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. If this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may...
... each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may only recognize less than 3GB is reserved for the dual-channel configuration. Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 The system maps ... ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. If this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may...
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... onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB1112 RAMPAGE FORMULA USB910 RAMPAGE FORMULA USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND ... chassis. ROG Rampage Formula 2-31 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. right angle side 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. You must install the Windows® XP...
... onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB1112 RAMPAGE FORMULA USB910 RAMPAGE FORMULA USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND ... chassis. ROG Rampage Formula 2-31 Doing so will damage the motherboard! Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. right angle side 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. You must install the Windows® XP...
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Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Rampage Formula 4-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. This utility is copied...
Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ROG Rampage Formula 4-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. This utility is copied...
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... updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to change at any time without notice. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P�...compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ROG Rampage Formula 5-1
... updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to change at any time without notice. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P�...compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ROG Rampage Formula 5-1
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...Windows® environment. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support View the online help for updates. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo Media One Gallary software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard... DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility.
...Windows® environment. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support View the online help for updates. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. InterVideo MediaOne Gallary Installs the InterVideo Media One Gallary software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard... DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility.
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... version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ROG Rampage Formula 5-9 See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is...
... version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ROG Rampage Formula 5-9 See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
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...check the status of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. ROG Rampage Formula 5-11 The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable ... VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) ...
...check the status of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. ROG Rampage Formula 5-11 The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable ... VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) ...
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.... You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at... close the Preference panel ROG Rampage Formula 5-21 If Autorun is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you to view the current status of the support DVD to start installation. 2. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Double-click the...
.... You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at... close the Preference panel ROG Rampage Formula 5-21 If Autorun is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment you to view the current status of the support DVD to start installation. 2. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Double-click the...
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... support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows...
... support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows...
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... dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support DMI browser Click to display on the right panel. Click the plus...
... dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support DMI browser Click to display on the right panel. Click the plus...
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... you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your... changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available Configuring PC...
... you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your... changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available Configuring PC...
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.... 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click this icon to the optical drive. Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Place the support DVD to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Launching AI Suite...launch AI Booster ROG Rampage Formula Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level Up Press to normal state. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. The AI Suite main window appears. Follow the screen...
.... 2. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click this icon to the optical drive. Otherwise, ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Place the support DVD to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Launching AI Suite...launch AI Booster ROG Rampage Formula Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level Up Press to normal state. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. The AI Suite main window appears. Follow the screen...
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Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support
Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support
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... Saving Mode ROG Rampage Formula Calibration Settings 5-29 This easy-to enter AI Nap mode. Here are some simple ways to use utility provides four system performance profiles that you can launch ASUS AI Gear 3 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and ... 3 automatically adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, Click Settings to configure and support all ASUS Energy Processing Unit (EPU) features. 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 ASUS AI Gear 3 is a utility designed to set the time for different computing needs.
... Saving Mode ROG Rampage Formula Calibration Settings 5-29 This easy-to enter AI Nap mode. Here are some simple ways to use utility provides four system performance profiles that you can launch ASUS AI Gear 3 by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your Windows OS taskbar and ... 3 automatically adjust the system performance according to the CPU loading. • Under Auto mode, Click Settings to configure and support all ASUS Energy Processing Unit (EPU) features. 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 ASUS AI Gear 3 is a utility designed to set the time for different computing needs.
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... Suite from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the confirmation screen. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to switch the function back. 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the AI... whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the confirmation screen. To switch the power button functions from the bundled Support DVD, you are away. Click Yes on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and...
... Suite from AI Nap to shutting down, just right click the AI Suite icon on the confirmation screen. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to switch the function back. 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the AI... whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the confirmation screen. To switch the power button functions from the bundled Support DVD, you are away. Click Yes on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and...
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...the bundled Support DVD, you to display the dropdown list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 5-31 Click Apply at the bottom to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. ROG Rampage Formula click to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite mAIn window. Select ...CPU Q-Fan or CHASSIS Q-Fan. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enabled box. 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows...
...the bundled Support DVD, you to display the dropdown list and select a Q-Fan 2 mode 5-31 Click Apply at the bottom to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. ROG Rampage Formula click to set to automatically adjust depending on the AI Suite mAIn window. Select ...CPU Q-Fan or CHASSIS Q-Fan. Click the drop-down list button Profile list appears after clicking the Enabled box. 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 This ASUS Q-Fan 2 Control feature allows...
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... motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on the EIST feature. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST...support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. ROG Rampage Formula A-1 Refer to update the BIOS file. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows...
... motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on the EIST feature. Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST...support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. ROG Rampage Formula A-1 Refer to update the BIOS file. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows...