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...serial number of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that is distributed without any problems in this information. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to duly provide complete source code...included in receipt of this manual may or may obtain it shipped to, by the purchaser for free by ASUS; No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it from https://www.asus.com/support/ or (2) for identification ...
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... 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-15 1.10 Internal connectors 1-17 1.11 ProbeIt...1-32 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-4 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.10 DIMM.2 installation 2-13 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-16 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections...
... 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-15 1.10 Internal connectors 1-17 1.11 ProbeIt...1-32 Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2-1 2.1.1 CPU installation 2-1 2.1.2 Cooling system installation 2-4 2.1.3 Motherboard installation 2-5 2.1.4 DIMM installation 2-6 2.1.5 ATX power connection 2-7 2.1.6 SATA device connection 2-8 2.1.7 Front I/O connector 2-9 2.1.8 Expansion card installation 2-10 2.1.9 M.2 installation 2-12 2.1.10 DIMM.2 installation 2-13 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation 2-15 2.2 BIOS update utility 2-16 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections...
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... Storage LAN Wireless & Bluetooth 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors 1 x DIMM.2 Module supports - 2 x M .2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)* 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)** * When the M.2_2 slot on board is operating in PCIe mode, PCIE x16_4 will be disabled *** Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 storages. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
... Storage LAN Wireless & Bluetooth 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors 1 x DIMM.2 Module supports - 2 x M .2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA modes) 2 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)* 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode)** * When the M.2_2 slot on board is operating in PCIe mode, PCIE x16_4 will be disabled *** Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 storages. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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... AMD TRX40 chipset: - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® front panel connectors - 3 x U SB 3.2 Gen 2 port (2 x Type-A & 1 x USB Type-C® at back panel) - 3 x USB 2.0 ports (3 ports at mid-board) ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 1 controller - 8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (4 ports at Mid board) ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controller - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C® at back panel - PowIRstage MOSFETs - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Start Button Retry Button FlexKey button Extreme Tweaker Cold storage M.2 switch LN2 Mode ProbeIT ROG Exclusive Software - GameFirst V - LED-illuminated audio...
... AMD TRX40 chipset: - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® front panel connectors - 3 x U SB 3.2 Gen 2 port (2 x Type-A & 1 x USB Type-C® at back panel) - 3 x USB 2.0 ports (3 ports at mid-board) ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 1 controller - 8 x USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (4 ports at Mid board) ASMedia® USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 controller - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C® at back panel - PowIRstage MOSFETs - 10K Black Metallic Capacitors Start Button Retry Button FlexKey button Extreme Tweaker Cold storage M.2 switch LN2 Mode ProbeIT ROG Exclusive Software - GameFirst V - LED-illuminated audio...
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... with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo app ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Ai Charger - Aura Lighting Control - LiveDash - USB BIOS Flashback® - Clear CMOS Button - OptiMem III - Q-Code - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback™ Button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi Module 1 x Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports...
... with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo app ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Ai Charger - Aura Lighting Control - LiveDash - USB BIOS Flashback® - Clear CMOS Button - OptiMem III - Q-Code - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green]) 1 x Clear CMOS Button 1 x BIOS Flashback™ Button 1 x 2x2 Wi-Fi Module 1 x Aquantia AQC-107 10G LAN 1 x Anti-surge LAN (RJ45) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports...
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ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary Internal I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® front panel connectors 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 3 USB 2.0 ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x DIMM.2 slot 3 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, supports type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices (supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode) 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector 1 x 4-Pin VRM_HS_FAN fan connector 1 x 4-Pin Chipset fan connector 1 x 4-Pin HS fan connector 2 x Thermal sensor ...
ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary Internal I/O Ports 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® front panel connectors 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports 2 x USB 2.0 header supports additional 3 USB 2.0 ports 8 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors 1 x DIMM.2 slot 3 x M.2 Socket 3 for M Key, supports type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices (supports PCIE 4.0 x4 mode) 1 x 4-Pin CPU fan connector 1 x 4-Pin CPU_OPT fan connector 2 x 4-Pin W_PUMP+ connector 1 x 4-Pin VRM_HS_FAN fan connector 1 x 4-Pin Chipset fan connector 1 x 4-Pin HS fan connector 2 x Thermal sensor ...
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ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating System Form Factors 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 WOL, PXE Overwolf Anti-Virus software (1-year full subscription) Daemon Tools Software WinRAR Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX Form Factor, 12.2" x 10.9" (31cm x 27.7cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xiii
ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating System Form Factors 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 WOL, PXE Overwolf Anti-Virus software (1-year full subscription) Daemon Tools Software WinRAR Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX Form Factor, 12.2" x 10.9" (31cm x 27.7cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xiii
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... ROG Coaster 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG Big sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compliant) 1 x 2-in-1 rubber for ROG DIMM.2 1 x Dual function screwdriver 1 x ROG Thank you Card Fan Extension Card II: 1 x Fan Extension Card II (6 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors, 3 x 4-pin RGB headers, 3 x 2-pin Thermal sensor headers) 1 x Fan Extension Card II power cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II screw package 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide 1 x Fan Extension Card II Installation guide If...
... ROG Coaster 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG Big sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi moving antenna (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax compliant) 1 x 2-in-1 rubber for ROG DIMM.2 1 x Dual function screwdriver 1 x ROG Thank you Card Fan Extension Card II: 1 x Fan Extension Card II (6 x 4-pin Chassis Fan connectors, 3 x 4-pin RGB headers, 3 x 2-pin Thermal sensor headers) 1 x Fan Extension Card II power cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II NODE connector cable 1 x Fan Extension Card II screw package 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x User guide 1 x Fan Extension Card II Installation guide If...
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... can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD TRX40 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you to [AHCI] by default. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA...
... can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD TRX40 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. If you to [AHCI] by default. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA...
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The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-15 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons.
The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-15 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at least 20 cm away from all models. The illustration above is at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons.
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... instability or boot failure. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only...
... instability or boot failure. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. The term "BIOS" in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that you change the default BIOS settings except in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-1 DO NOT change the BIOS settings only...
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... the BIOS setup program. AURA (F4) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mouse over this QR code on the screen. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA...
... the BIOS setup program. AURA (F4) This button allows you to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mouse over this QR code on the screen. Search on FAQ Move your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA...
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... after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Power On By PCI-E This item allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards. The RGB header(s) and Addressable RGB header(s) will still be disabled, however functional LEDs will only work under S0(working) state. 3.6.9 APM Configuration The items in this menu shows the AMD Common BIOS Specifications. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft...
... after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable(S4+S5)] [Enable(S5)] Power On By PCI-E This item allows you to [Enabled], all other installed PCI-E LAN cards. The RGB header(s) and Addressable RGB header(s) will still be disabled, however functional LEDs will only work under S0(working) state. 3.6.9 APM Configuration The items in this menu shows the AMD Common BIOS Specifications. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup When system is in the sleep, hibernate or soft...
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...; To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Launch CSM [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. The number of device items that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Storage Devices This...
...; To access Windows® OS in Safe Mode, press after POST. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from PCI-E/PCI Expansion Devices This item allows you to select the type of PCI-E/PCI expansion devices that you want to launch. Launch CSM [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The system automatically detects the bootable devices and the addon devices. The number of device items that you want to launch. Configuration options: [Ignore] [Legacy only] [UEFI driver first] Boot from Storage Devices This...
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... an item to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-21 When you to the Reset button (Flexkey). [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Select an item then press to start booting from the selected device. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. [Safe Boot] Force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows...
... an item to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-21 When you to the Reset button (Flexkey). [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Select an item then press to start booting from the selected device. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. [Safe Boot] Force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility This item allows...
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... while updating the BIOS to view the DRAM SPD information. This feature is installed in this menu may vary depending on selected ASUS graphics cards. The items in your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. Key in your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-23...
... while updating the BIOS to view the DRAM SPD information. This feature is installed in this menu may vary depending on selected ASUS graphics cards. The items in your system. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item allows you to load or save profile from one to load the previous BIOS settings saved in a profile name. Key in your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-23...
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... manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. If there is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when the BIOS file fails...
... manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-25 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. If there is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is potentially risky. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when the BIOS file fails...
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... the update. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section Exit Menu for details. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-27...
... the update. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! See section Exit Menu for details. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-27...
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... system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support USB drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS file in the motherboard support USB drive...
... system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support USB drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. If you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at https://www.asus.com/support/ and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover the BIOS setting. Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup The BIOS file in the motherboard support USB drive...
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... 4 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 4-1 This configuration is required for this setup. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of two new identical hard disk drives is useful in scavenging space on system licensing) configurations. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Use of Volume (JBOD) that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (depends on disks unused by other drive. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility...
... 4 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 4-1 This configuration is required for this setup. RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of two new identical hard disk drives is useful in scavenging space on system licensing) configurations. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Use of Volume (JBOD) that supports Volume, RAIDABLE, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 (depends on disks unused by other drive. Chapter 4: RAID Support RAID Support 4 4.1 AMD RAID Array configurations The motherboard comes with the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility...