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... 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...
... 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...
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...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 Booster 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level Up 5-33 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-34 5.4 RAID... configurations 5-36 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-36 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-37 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-45 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
...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 Booster 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level Up 5-33 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-34 5.4 RAID... configurations 5-36 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-36 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-37 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-45 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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... 2-1 to overclocking failure, there is critical but risky. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to 2-3 for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive ... details. Profile that allows users to optimal performance. The BIOS settings can also be stored in Windows environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 ASUS O.C. See page 4-16 for each parameter. No matter if you to monitor and save an overheating...
... 2-1 to overclocking failure, there is critical but risky. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for overclockers. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to 2-3 for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive ... details. Profile that allows users to optimal performance. The BIOS settings can also be stored in Windows environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 ASUS O.C. See page 4-16 for each parameter. No matter if you to monitor and save an overheating...
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.... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability. 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. Position...
.... DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability. 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. Position...
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... will be downgraded to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. This limitation appears on the operating systems listed ...sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with the same CAS latency. You may install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may ...
... will be downgraded to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. This limitation appears on the operating systems listed ...sized channel is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with the same CAS latency. You may install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may ...
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... 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 NC USB78 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND... damage the motherboard! ROG Rampage Formula 2-31 These USB connectors comply with huge graphics cards. You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows® XP or later version. Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (...
... 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 NC USB78 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND... damage the motherboard! ROG Rampage Formula 2-31 These USB connectors comply with huge graphics cards. You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows® XP or later version. Or you are for USB 2.0 ports. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (...
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If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the ... dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the ... dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
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... future. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ROG Rampage Formula 4-1 Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable...
... future. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ROG Rampage Formula 4-1 Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to download. iFormula iFormula ROG Rampage Formula 4-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
... of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to download. iFormula iFormula ROG Rampage Formula 4-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
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A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main .... 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up...
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is not user-configurable. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main .... 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up...
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...UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. If you select this option, a confirmation appears. ROG Rampage Formula 4-43 When you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to load default values. If you attempt to exit ... other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to the non-volatile RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you are finished making your changes before...
...UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. If you select this option, a confirmation appears. ROG Rampage Formula 4-43 When you made changes to fields other changes before saving the values to load default values. If you attempt to exit ... other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to the non-volatile RAM. Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you are finished making your changes before...
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...motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard... notice. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P��/6��...Rampage Formula 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard...
...motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard... notice. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P��/6��...Rampage Formula 5-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard...
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...the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document...174; 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® ...
...the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document...174; 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS AI Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® ...
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... MyLogo to use the AFUDOS utility to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ROG Rampage Formula 5-9 See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you intend to replace...
... MyLogo to use the AFUDOS utility to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ROG Rampage Formula 5-9 See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you intend to replace...
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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. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
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. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
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... the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. 5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell...; 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) technology. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. ROG Rampage Formula 5-11...
... the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. 5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 features the Marvell...; 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) technology. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. ROG Rampage Formula 5-11...
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...compression process and make the audio output quasi-original when reverting the compressed audio streams back to display the SoundMAX® control panel. ROG Rampage Formula 5-13 AI Audio 2, with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you more multi- Enabling AI Audio 2 ... the power button, the utility will compensate for use with the new SoundMAX® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to the uncompressed condition. A. media ...
...compression process and make the audio output quasi-original when reverting the compressed audio streams back to display the SoundMAX® control panel. ROG Rampage Formula 5-13 AI Audio 2, with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you more multi- Enabling AI Audio 2 ... the power button, the utility will compensate for use with the new SoundMAX® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon to the uncompressed condition. A. media ...
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SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. ROG Rampage Formula 5-17 B. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel.
SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. ROG Rampage Formula 5-17 B. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel.
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... PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you can close the Preference panel ROG Rampage Formula 5-21 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and...the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 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 a healthy operating condition. You can start installation....
... PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you can close the Preference panel ROG Rampage Formula 5-21 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and...the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 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 a healthy operating condition. You can start installation....