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...manual are for detailed software configuration. ROG ASUS AI Suite II Follow the onscreen instructions to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Click on each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and ...to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically ...
...manual are for detailed software configuration. ROG ASUS AI Suite II Follow the onscreen instructions to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Click on each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and ...to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Using AI Suite II AI Suite II automatically ...
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... CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system ... settings. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings ...
... CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system ... settings. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot. TurboV TurboV allows you to BIOS settings ...
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... on Apply to make the change take effect. Click on the CPU Ratio tab. 2. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ROG...
... on Apply to make the change take effect. Click on the CPU Ratio tab. 2. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to Chapter 3 of your motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ROG...
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... options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. The graph on Apply to restore all changes immediately •... support is strongly recommended • The CPU Level Up modes depend upon the CPU installed in your system. CPU Level Up ASUS TurboV EVO includes three CPU level up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all start auto-overclocking. CPU Strap Allows you ...
... options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. The graph on Apply to restore all changes immediately •... support is strongly recommended • The CPU Level Up modes depend upon the CPU installed in your system. CPU Level Up ASUS TurboV EVO includes three CPU level up settings Undoes all changes without applying Applies all start auto-overclocking. CPU Strap Allows you ...
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... Tool > DIGI+ Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ROG ASUS AI Suite II New DIGI+ Power Control New DIGI+ PowerControl allows you to increase VRM efficiency. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by the VCCSA Loadline. CPU Power Phase Control...
... Tool > DIGI+ Power Control on the AI Suite II main menu bar. ROG ASUS AI Suite II New DIGI+ Power Control New DIGI+ PowerControl allows you to increase VRM efficiency. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by the VCCSA Loadline. CPU Power Phase Control...
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... the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. ROG ASUS AI Suite II Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current... EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
... the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. ROG ASUS AI Suite II Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current... EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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...select a fan and then click Setting to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Refer to the software manual in variety of useful profiles offer flexible automatic and... manual fan speed controls to select a preset mode for your PC's system loading. The built-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • ...
...select a fan and then click Setting to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Launching FAN Xpert After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch FAN Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Refer to the software manual in variety of useful profiles offer flexible automatic and... manual fan speed controls to select a preset mode for your PC's system loading. The built-in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the ambient temperature. • ...
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... Suite II 11 Probe II Probe II is always in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes Refer to adjust the sensor threshold values. Saves your configuration Loads your saved .... Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages among others. With this function. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The Preference tab allows you are assured...
... Suite II 11 Probe II Probe II is always in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that your changes Refer to adjust the sensor threshold values. Saves your configuration Loads your saved .... Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages among others. With this function. Launching Probe II After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The Preference tab allows you are assured...
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Temperature The Temperature tab displays the CPU and motherboard temperature sensors, including the current and threshold values. When the CPU/MB temperature exceeds the threshold temperature, the sensor sends an alert to the user through the monitor panels or a pop-up message. Voltage The Voltage tab displays the system voltages sensors, including the current and threshold values. When a system voltage is less or more than the threshold percentage, the sensor sends an alert to the user through the monitor panels, or a pop-up message. 12 ROG ASUS AI Suite II
Temperature The Temperature tab displays the CPU and motherboard temperature sensors, including the current and threshold values. When the CPU/MB temperature exceeds the threshold temperature, the sensor sends an alert to the user through the monitor panels or a pop-up message. Voltage The Voltage tab displays the system voltages sensors, including the current and threshold values. When a system voltage is less or more than the threshold percentage, the sensor sends an alert to the user through the monitor panels, or a pop-up message. 12 ROG ASUS AI Suite II
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...will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 15 To stop recording, click on Recording to keep track of each sensor. 3. Click on Recording again. 4. Using... 1. Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system status. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Sensor Recorder by clicking Tool > Sensor Recorder on record to start measurement and recording of the three system statuses...
...will automatically appear on the diagram to indicate the immediate changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 15 To stop recording, click on Recording to keep track of each sensor. 3. Click on Recording again. 4. Using... 1. Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system status. Launching Sensor Recorder After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch Sensor Recorder by clicking Tool > Sensor Recorder on record to start measurement and recording of the three system statuses...
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... 2. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by the connected device). 3. USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for detailed software configuration. 16 ROG ASUS AI Suite II Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. You can accelerate the transfer...the connected device and switches to -date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). Connect a USB 3.0 device to Normal mode at www.asus.com for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by clicking Tool > USB 3.0 ...
... 2. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch USB 3.0 Boost by the connected device). 3. USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for detailed software configuration. 16 ROG ASUS AI Suite II Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. You can accelerate the transfer...the connected device and switches to -date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). Connect a USB 3.0 device to Normal mode at www.asus.com for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by clicking Tool > USB 3.0 ...
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... BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and save the utility for later use . • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS utility demanded from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by following the directions on your system to another ...file or USB disk to do with the BIOS utility. ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on the AI Suite...
... BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and save the utility for later use . • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS utility demanded from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by following the directions on your system to another ...file or USB disk to do with the BIOS utility. ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on the AI Suite...
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...Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do update your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Then click on screen during the Power‑... (POST). Personalize your boot logo. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. The boot logo is the image that appears on Next. 20 ROG...
...Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do update your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Then click on screen during the Power‑... (POST). Personalize your boot logo. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. The boot logo is the image that appears on Next. 20 ROG...
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... logo. 5. 2. Then click Next. 4. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. Click Next. 3. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the motherboard 1. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 21 Click on Booting Preview to your computer. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. At BIOS File... new logo next time you can click on Yes to complete logo update. The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to reboot or you restart your system.
... logo. 5. 2. Then click Next. 4. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. Click Next. 3. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the motherboard 1. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 21 Click on Booting Preview to your computer. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. At BIOS File... new logo next time you can click on Yes to complete logo update. The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to reboot or you restart your system.
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System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor, and the cache. • Click the SPD tab, and select the memory slot to view the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. 22 ROG ASUS AI Suite II
System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor, and the cache. • Click the SPD tab, and select the memory slot to view the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. 22 ROG ASUS AI Suite II
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Motherboard RAMPAGE IV EXTREME
Motherboard RAMPAGE IV EXTREME
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... xiii Conventions used in this guide xiv Typography...xiv RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary xv 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 1-3 1.3.3 Sound with Clarity 1-5 1.3.4 ROG EZ DIY Features 1-6 1.3.5 Software Bundled 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory...
... xiii Conventions used in this guide xiv Typography...xiv RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary xv 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 1-3 1.3.3 Sound with Clarity 1-5 1.3.4 ROG EZ DIY Features 1-6 1.3.5 Software Bundled 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory...
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...system 2-42 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-43 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-45 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-47 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-48 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-50 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-51 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-52 2.3.9 Expansion... 2-61 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-4 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-19 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-19 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-19 3.4.3 ...3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 iv
...system 2-42 2.3.2 CPU installation 2-43 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-45 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-47 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-48 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-50 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-51 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 2-52 2.3.9 Expansion... 2-61 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-2 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-4 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-5 3.4 Main menu 3-19 3.4.1 System Language [English 3-19 3.4.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 3-19 3.4.3 ...3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 iv
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...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power... your regular household waste. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. • Never dispose of the battery in your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. If possible, disconnect all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional...
...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If the power... your regular household waste. These devices could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. • Never dispose of the battery in your motherboard) and is defined as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. RELATED INSTRUCTIONS. If possible, disconnect all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional...
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... be placed in municipal waste. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This motherboard should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the... immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
... be placed in municipal waste. This symbol of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This motherboard should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the... immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
