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...to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Click to restore all changes immediately ROG ASUS AI Suite II Refer to the software manual in real-time without applying Applies all start-up settings Save... in Windows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. For... DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot.
...to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to show settings Click to restore all changes immediately ROG ASUS AI Suite II Refer to the software manual in real-time without applying Applies all start-up settings Save... in Windows® environment and takes effect in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. For... DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system boot.
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...II main menu bar. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. Then click on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The boot logo is the image that appears on Next. 20 ROG ASUS AI Suite II Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the... very beginning! Personalize your boot logo. Then click Next and follow the given instructions.
...II main menu bar. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. Then click on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The boot logo is the image that appears on Next. 20 ROG ASUS AI Suite II Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the... very beginning! Personalize your boot logo. Then click Next and follow the given instructions.
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... to reboot or you can click on Yes to the boot logo. 5. This utility will help you restart your system. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 21 2. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS...
... to reboot or you can click on Yes to the boot logo. 5. This utility will help you restart your system. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 21 2. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS...
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... 2-58 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-61 2.5 Turning off the computer 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 System Time [xx:xx:xx 3-19 3.4.4 Security 3-20 3.5 Advanced...
... 2-58 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-61 2.5 Turning off the computer 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 System Time [xx:xx:xx 3-19 3.4.4 Security 3-20 3.5 Advanced...
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ASUS Fan Xpert - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x Clr CMOS switch 1 x ROG ... DIMMs; 6-pin in black for ROG Connect) 7.1 channel Audio + optical S/PDIF I /O Connectors CPU Level Up ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Exclusive Features - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 2 x USB 3.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ...
ASUS Fan Xpert - Profile - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Q-Slot - Q-Fan Plus ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port 1 x Clr CMOS switch 1 x ROG ... DIMMs; 6-pin in black for ROG Connect) 7.1 channel Audio + optical S/PDIF I /O Connectors CPU Level Up ASUS EPU Engine ASUS Exclusive Features - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary Other Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O 2 x USB 3.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB ...
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... this frequency. Once it comes out of crashes, even when trying to stay stable at cold temperatures. For example, a certain processor may crash. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-21 7. Some processors have a small optimum temperature range to "slow" the processor instantaneously. It will however remain stable at slower frequencies at this simply flip... alignment is off-synch saves you a lot of a heavy load while transitioning over to run 5.8GHz, which means about -75̊C idle in order to boot into the OS at 5.8GHz.
... this frequency. Once it comes out of crashes, even when trying to stay stable at cold temperatures. For example, a certain processor may crash. Chapter 2 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-21 7. Some processors have a small optimum temperature range to "slow" the processor instantaneously. It will however remain stable at slower frequencies at this simply flip... alignment is off-synch saves you a lot of a heavy load while transitioning over to run 5.8GHz, which means about -75̊C idle in order to boot into the OS at 5.8GHz.
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4. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. is solved. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 5. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process.
4. Lighting: Indicates that MemOK! This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. is solved. Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Q LED Q LEDs check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and booting devices) in OS. 5. If an error is found , the corresponding LED will continue lighting until the problem is enabled before POST. GO LED Blinking: Indicates that the system loads the preset profile (GO_Button file) for temporary overclocking when in sequence during motherboard booting process.
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... error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume ...Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware...SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) PCH DXE initialization is started ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-27 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5-F7 F8 F9 FA FB-FF 60 61 62 63...
... error codes S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) S3 Boot Script execution Video repost OS S3 wake vector call Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume ...Failed S3 Resume PPI not Found S3 Resume Boot Script Error S3 OS Wake Error Reserved for future AMI error codes Recovery condition triggered by firmware...SMM initialization is started System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specific) PCH DXE initialization is started ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-27 EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5-F7 F8 F9 FA FB-FF 60 61 62 63...
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... PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization ... ASL Status Codes section below)* Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset 2-28...
... PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specific) ACPI module initialization CSM initialization Reserved for future AMI DXE codes OEM DXE initialization codes Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization ... ASL Status Codes section below)* Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset 2-28...
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...hot plug Clean-up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-29 BF C0- Interrupt controller is waking up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI ...initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available *ASL Status Codes ...
...hot plug Clean-up from the S4 sleep state System has transitioned into ACPI mode. Interrupt controller is in APIC mode ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-29 BF C0- Interrupt controller is waking up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI ...initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of the Architectural Protocols are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available *ASL Status Codes ...
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LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to quickly enable/disable the OC Key feature without using the ROG Connect On/Off button on the rear I/O port. Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information OT header (ROG Connect switch) The OT header allows connection of a 2-pin cable switch (purchased separately) for users to remedy the coldboot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. 2. 2.2.7 Jumper 1.
LN2 Mode Jumper (3-pin LN2) With LN2 mode activated, the ROG motherboard is optimized to quickly enable/disable the OC Key feature without using the ROG Connect On/Off button on the rear I/O port. Chapter 2 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information OT header (ROG Connect switch) The OT header allows connection of a 2-pin cable switch (purchased separately) for users to remedy the coldboot bug during POST at an extremely low temperature and help the system boot successfully. 2. 2.2.7 Jumper 1.
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PSU Suggested List AcBel PC7030 AcBel API5PC36 AcBel PC6018 AMA AA1200U-C AMA AA1000U-C Antec SG-850 Antec EA-380 ASUS P-50GA ASUS P-55GA ASUS U-65GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Be quiet BN077 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-650 CoolerMaster RS-750 CoolerMaster RS...Tagan TG1100-U33 Tagan BZII1200 Thermaltake W0133RU Thermaltake W0133RE TOPower TOP-500P5 Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-39 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a...
PSU Suggested List AcBel PC7030 AcBel API5PC36 AcBel PC6018 AMA AA1200U-C AMA AA1000U-C Antec SG-850 Antec EA-380 ASUS P-50GA ASUS P-55GA ASUS U-65GA ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Be quiet BN077 Be quiet P6-PRO-850W Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-650 CoolerMaster RS-750 CoolerMaster RS...Tagan TG1100-U33 Tagan BZII1200 Thermaltake W0133RU Thermaltake W0133RE TOPower TOP-500P5 Zalman ZM600-HP Zippy HP2-6500PE (G1) ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-39 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a...
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...are off. 3. At power on, hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-61 Turn on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED ...beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for more than four seconds puts the system ...
...are off. 3. At power on, hold down the key to the BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 2-61 Turn on the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED ...beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for more than four seconds puts the system ...
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... storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system...
... storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides..., the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to restart the system. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is designed to make it as easy to use the mouse to control the BIOS setup program. • If the system...
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...sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Chapter 3... Mode. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings ...
...sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Boot Tool Exit For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Chapter 3... Mode. 3.2.1 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced For changing the overclocking settings For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings ...
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... a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. General help At the top right corner of the selected item. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-3 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu screen are items that the item has a submenu. Press the Up.../Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Navigation...
... a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. General help At the top right corner of the selected item. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-3 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the menu screen are items that the item has a submenu. Press the Up.../Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Extreme Tweaker, Advanced, Monitor, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Navigation...
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... Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The... BIOS setup 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language, system performance mode and...
... Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The... BIOS setup 3.2.2 EZ Mode The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side Loads optimized default Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you to select the display language, system performance mode and...
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...65533;o�] This item controls the voltage for CPU VSA at initial boot. Set 1.3x for better overclockability. CPU VCore Bootup Voltage [Auto] This item controls the voltage for CPU at ...initial boot. T��h�e��v�a�l�u�e�s��r�a�n�...-AB/DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the VCCSA current capability.
...65533;o�] This item controls the voltage for CPU VSA at initial boot. Set 1.3x for better overclockability. CPU VCore Bootup Voltage [Auto] This item controls the voltage for CPU at ...initial boot. T��h�e��v�a�l�u�e�s��r�a�n�...-AB/DRAM-CD Power Phase control [Auto] [Optimized] Allows you to set ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the VCCSA current capability.
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.... The valid value ranges vary according to zero (0). CPU C1E [Auto] [Disabled] Disables this function. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously...
.... The valid value ranges vary according to zero (0). CPU C1E [Auto] [Disabled] Disables this function. Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] Allows processor cores to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously...
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... items allow you to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-35 Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to ... waits for the key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on state of the NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to [Off]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS]...
... items allow you to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-35 Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on device to ... waits for the key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on state of the NumLock to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to [Off]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS]...