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... The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut...on the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. 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 launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one...
... The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut...on the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. 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 launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one...
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... 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. • Save BIOS to file Back up the original BIOS utility is recommended before updating. ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on this convenient updating feature. Using ASUS Update Select the way you would...
... 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. • Save BIOS to file Back up the original BIOS utility is recommended before updating. ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on this convenient updating feature. Using ASUS Update Select the way you would...
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... screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your computer from...
... screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your computer from...
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... update. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to the motherboard 1. This utility will help you restart your system. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 21 Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to your computer. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS... utility must be enabled for boot logo. Click on Flash to start updating the image to take ...
... update. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to the motherboard 1. This utility will help you restart your system. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 21 Change the boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to your computer. Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS... utility must be enabled for boot logo. Click on Flash to start updating the image to take ...
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... 3-39 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-42 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-46 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-47 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-48 3.10.5 USB BIOS Flashback 3-51 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite...
... 3-39 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-42 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-46 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-47 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-48 3.10.5 USB BIOS Flashback 3-51 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ...introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This ...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. ...introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This ...
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...) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license - ASUS Update - Daemon Tool Pro Standard - ASUS AI Suite II - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features 2 x 64Mb Flash ROMs, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers...
...) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license - ASUS Update - Daemon Tool Pro Standard - ASUS AI Suite II - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features 2 x 64Mb Flash ROMs, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers...
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...have installed a new system component that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings ...3.9 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Users can also...
...have installed a new system component that goes beyond traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings ...3.9 Exit Menu for BIOS item modification. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or update. Users can also...
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...;��p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to ...save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.8.2 ASUS...
...;��p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to ...save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.8.2 ASUS...
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... or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these...
... or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to boot. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these...
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.... If you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-43 You can decide whether to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power...
.... If you want to change the boot logo or No to continue. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-43 You can decide whether to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power...
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Chapter 3 7. Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to locate your desired picture file. 6. 5. Click Browse to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Chapter 3 7. Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to locate your desired picture file. 6. 5. Click Browse to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-45 Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website...
... change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-45 Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website...
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To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Chapter 3 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find ...;m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and ...
To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Chapter 3 3. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find ...;m��.�G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and ...
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... during the updating process. Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-47 When...
... during the updating process. Turn on the ASUS official website. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-47 When...
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... system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the USB flash drive...(optional). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. •...
... system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Before updating BIOS 1. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Insert the USB flash drive...(optional). At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save them on the USB flash drive. •...
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... save the file. 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-49 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free...
... save the file. 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-49 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free...
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... under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV EXTREME VER: 0211...
... under the Exit BIOS menu. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press . Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV EXTREME VER: 0211...
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...Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-51 Download the latest BIOS program file from the ASUS website. 2. Turn off the system and connect the USB flash drive to the ROG Connect port (the white USB 2.0 port) at the rear panel of the system while updating the BIOS to blink, then the BIOS flash is completed..... 5. Hold the ROG Connect button until the LED stops to prevent system boot failure! Wait until the BIOS LED begins to R4E.ROM. 3. Copy R4E.ROM to update BIOS without entering BIOS or the operating system by using a USB flash disk drive under standby power. 1. 3.10.5 USB...
...Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-51 Download the latest BIOS program file from the ASUS website. 2. Turn off the system and connect the USB flash drive to the ROG Connect port (the white USB 2.0 port) at the rear panel of the system while updating the BIOS to blink, then the BIOS flash is completed..... 5. Hold the ROG Connect button until the LED stops to prevent system boot failure! Wait until the BIOS LED begins to R4E.ROM. 3. Copy R4E.ROM to update BIOS without entering BIOS or the operating system by using a USB flash disk drive under standby power. 1. 3.10.5 USB...
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... Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Backing up the current BIOS utility on this convenient updating feature. 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save for later use . • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS utility demanded from the motherboard support DVD, launch...
... Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Backing up the current BIOS utility on this convenient updating feature. 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save for later use . • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS utility demanded from the motherboard support DVD, launch...