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... TurboV EVO • The CPU Level Up button appears only 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 optical drive. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to... II AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • The screeshots of AI...
... TurboV EVO • The CPU Level Up button appears only 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 optical drive. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to... II AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The actual screenshots vary with models. • The screeshots of AI...
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... use . There may be risks of system crash when updating BIOS. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from a source file to update the BIOS version 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 your system to another file or USB disk...
... use . There may be risks of system crash when updating BIOS. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from a source file to update the BIOS version 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 your system to another file or USB disk...
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...click Next and follow the given instructions. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on Next. 20 ROG ASUS AI Suite II Then click on screen during the ...the way you customize the boot logo. Personalize your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do...
...click Next and follow the given instructions. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on Next. 20 ROG ASUS AI Suite II Then click on screen during the ...the way you customize the boot logo. Personalize your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do...
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...You can also see the new logo next time you detect the compatibility of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to take effect. The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to your computer. Click on Booting Preview to select the ...desired image for MyLogo to the motherboard 1. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. ROG ASUS ...
...You can also see the new logo next time you detect the compatibility of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to take effect. The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to your computer. Click on Booting Preview to select the ...desired image for MyLogo to the motherboard 1. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. ROG ASUS ...
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Contents 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-37 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.8.3 BIOS FlashBack 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...
Contents 3.8 Tools menu 3-37 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-37 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.8.3 BIOS FlashBack 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...
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.... It includes description of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter...configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ...
.... It includes description of the support DVD that may have to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter...configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ...
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xviii 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 and applications - Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license - ASUS PC Probe II - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS WebStorage Form Factor Extended ATX Form...
xviii 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 and applications - Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license - ASUS PC Probe II - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS WebStorage Form Factor Extended ATX Form...
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...RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. Press during the system bootup and requests you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS... first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that...
...RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. Press during the system bootup and requests you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. The term "BIOS... first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that...
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...Not Installed if no profile is created. Label Allows you to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in a profile number from Profile Allows you to load the ...;e���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...
...Not Installed if no profile is created. Label Allows you to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Save to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in a profile number from Profile Allows you to load the ...;e���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...
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... disk drive. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is available in the future. The following utilities allow you need to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to : • Update the BIOS directly from the...
... disk drive. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on these utilities. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is available in the future. The following utilities allow you need to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the system's failure to : • Update the BIOS directly from the...
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... function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Next. 4. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. You can decide whether to download. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-43 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
... function, check the checkboxs before the two items on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). Click Next. 4. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic. You can decide whether to download. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-43 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
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Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. Chapter 3 7. 5. Click Browse to locate your desired picture file. 6.
Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. Chapter 3 7. 5. Click Browse to locate your desired picture file. 6.
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... software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. asus.com for reference only. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-45 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Locate the...
... software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to complete the update process. asus.com for reference only. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-45 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. 3. Locate the...
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...65533;e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. 6. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ... Flash Utility: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an...
...65533;e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. Press to switch to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder Info field. 6. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ... Flash Utility: 1. Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Drive field. 4. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Press to switch to use a bootable floppy disk or an...
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... 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-47 Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
... 2 utility automatically. 4. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The system requires you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-47 Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that...
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.... The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB...
.... The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Booting the system in DOS environment. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB...
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... characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV EXTREME VER: 0211 DATE: 09/05/2011 PATH: A:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown BIOS backup is done! 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...
... characters for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV EXTREME VER: 0211 DATE: 09/05/2011 PATH: A:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown BIOS backup is done! 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...
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... /g 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV EXTREME VER: 0211 DATE: 09/05/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: R4E.ROM 4194304...
... /g 2. Press to switch between screen fields and use the keys to update BIOS? ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to confirm BIOS update. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV EXTREME VER: 0211 DATE: 09/05/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: R4E.ROM 4194304...
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...RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-51 Hold the ROG Connect button until the LED stops to blink, then the BIOS flash is completed. • This function can only support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT32/16 format and single partition. • DO NOT unplug the power of the system while updating the BIOS... to blink, then release. 6. Download the latest BIOS program file from the ASUS website. 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to update BIOS without entering BIOS or the operating system by using a USB flash disk drive ...
...RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-51 Hold the ROG Connect button until the LED stops to blink, then the BIOS flash is completed. • This function can only support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT32/16 format and single partition. • DO NOT unplug the power of the system while updating the BIOS... to blink, then release. 6. Download the latest BIOS program file from the ASUS website. 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to update BIOS without entering BIOS or the operating system by using a USB flash disk drive ...
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... the directions on your system. • Save BIOS to update the BIOS version on this convenient updating feature. Backing up the current BIOS utility on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for later use. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save for updating BIOS on your system to another file or...
... the directions on your system. • Save BIOS to update the BIOS version on this convenient updating feature. Backing up the current BIOS utility on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for later use. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save for updating BIOS on your system to another file or...