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ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support AMD Socket sTRX4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors* * The support of these features depends on the CPU types. * Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on www.asus.com for... CPU support list. AMD TRX40 chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ASMedia® SATA controller 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Aquantia® AQC-107 10G LAN Intel® I211-AT Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst Technology Intel® WiFi ...
ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support AMD Socket sTRX4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors* * The support of these features depends on the CPU types. * Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on www.asus.com for... CPU support list. AMD TRX40 chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ASMedia® SATA controller 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Aquantia® AQC-107 10G LAN Intel® I211-AT Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst Technology Intel® WiFi ...
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... Processors 5 - 5-way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo app ASUS Exclusive Features - USB BIOS Flashback® - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Armoury Crate - Clear CMOS Button - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - FlexKey Button ASUS Q-Design - OptiMem III - Ai Charger - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Q-Connector - Aura RGB Strip Headers...
... Processors 5 - 5-way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power control, Fan Xpert 4, and Turbo app ASUS Exclusive Features - USB BIOS Flashback® - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Armoury Crate - Clear CMOS Button - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - FlexKey Button ASUS Q-Design - OptiMem III - Ai Charger - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Q-Connector - Aura RGB Strip Headers...
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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 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.
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... Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA motherboard 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 4-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x 2-in-1 weave SATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable Strips (80 cm) 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 5 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG Big sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi...
... Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA motherboard 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 4-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x 2-in-1 weave SATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable Strips (80 cm) 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 5 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG Big sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi...
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If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD TRX40 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to ... 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. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-17
If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. You can create a RAID 0, 1, and 10 configuration through the onboard AMD TRX40 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to ... 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. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-17
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Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation.
Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation.
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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 I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure 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 the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-15 The illustration above is for all persons.
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 I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure 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 the same for reference only. Chapter 2 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-15 The illustration above is for all persons.
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-1 The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...
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Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the ASUS support website. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this button to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off. [All ... code: Chapter 3 Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-5 General help At the bottom of the field opposite the item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen.
Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the ASUS support website. Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this button to turn the RGB LED lighting or functional LED on or off. [All ... code: Chapter 3 Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-5 General help At the bottom of the field opposite the item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen.
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... press to display the submenu. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. AMI Native NVMe Driver Support This item allows you to the Reset button (Flexkey). [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-21 Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu...
... press to display the submenu. For more details, refer to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. AMI Native NVMe Driver Support This item allows you to the Reset button (Flexkey). [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-21 Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu...
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...feature is installed in your USB drive. 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback This item allows you to manage BIOS settings between BIOS chips. 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key...Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-23 Save to Profile This item allows you to load or save profile from Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface...
...feature is installed in your USB drive. 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback This item allows you to manage BIOS settings between BIOS chips. 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/ CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key...Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-23 Save to Profile This item allows you to load or save profile from Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface...
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... download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-25 Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.11... the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. If there is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1...
... download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-25 Carefully follow the instructions in this motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.11... the latest BIOS versions to update your BIOS when necessary. If there is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support USB drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3.11.1...
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...: 1. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk.../Right arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method, and then press . ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-27
...: 1. Go to the Tool menu to complete the update. 5. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk.../Right arrow keys to ensure system compatibility and stability. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method, and then press . ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-27
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... on those disks. If one drive to a second drive. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to link-together storage from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs...drive for this setup. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in data loss. Chapter 4 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 4-1 RAID 10 is required for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that ...
... on those disks. If one drive to a second drive. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to link-together storage from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs...drive for this setup. RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in data loss. Chapter 4 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 4-1 RAID 10 is required for this setup. With the RAID 10 configuration you can find at a sustained data transfer rate, double that ...
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... interference received, including interference that to comply with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-...between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to the following measures: - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA A-5 These limits are designed to correct the interference by one or more of at least 20 cm from that may not cause harmful...
... interference received, including interference that to comply with the limits for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-...between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is subject to the following measures: - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA A-5 These limits are designed to correct the interference by one or more of at least 20 cm from that may not cause harmful...
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....asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you may obtain a copy of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be able to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA ... License Terms Copyright© 2019 Google Inc. Appendix REACH Complying with the License. This symbol of electronic products. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to in writing, software distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 ...
....asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you may obtain a copy of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be able to enable proper reuse of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in municipal waste. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA ... License Terms Copyright© 2019 Google Inc. Appendix REACH Complying with the License. This symbol of electronic products. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to in writing, software distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 ...
