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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ...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 2-17 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-17 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary ix Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ...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 2-17 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection 2-17 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-19 2.4 Starting up for the first time ...
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.3 My Favorites 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-11 ...menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-23 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback 3-23 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-23 3.9.7 ASUS Armoury Crate 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.2.2 EZ Mode 3-6 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control 3-7 3.3 My Favorites 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-11 ...menu 3-21 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility 3-21 3.9.2 Secure Erase 3-22 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile 3-23 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback 3-23 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information 3-23 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information 3-23 3.9.7 ASUS Armoury Crate 3-24 3.10 Exit menu 3-24 3.11 Updating BIOS 3-25 3.11.1 EZ Update 3-25 3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-26 3.11.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-28 iv
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... 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter ...lists the hardware setup procedures that may have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...
... 1: Product Introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. ASUS website The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter ...lists the hardware setup procedures that may have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...
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...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 CrashFree BIOS 3 - Armoury Crate - Q-DIMM - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Pre-mounted I /O Ports AURA - Ai Charger - Q-Connector - FlexKey Button ASUS Q-Design...]) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks (continued on the next page) xi Aura Lighting Control - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield -
...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 CrashFree BIOS 3 - Armoury Crate - Q-DIMM - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Pre-mounted I /O Ports AURA - Ai Charger - Q-Connector - FlexKey Button ASUS Q-Design...]) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks (continued on the next page) xi Aura Lighting Control - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield -
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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 ... Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Start button 1 x Flexkey button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x Slow mode Switch 1 x RSVD switch 1 x NODE connector 1 x LN2 mode jumper 1 x BIOS Switch button 7 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x TPM connector 1 x M.2_3 Switch 1 x Speaker header 1 x System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii
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 ... Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x Start button 1 x Flexkey button 1 x Safe Boot button 1 x ReTry button 1 x Slow mode Switch 1 x RSVD switch 1 x NODE connector 1 x LN2 mode jumper 1 x BIOS Switch button 7 x ProbeIt Measurement Points 1 x TPM connector 1 x M.2_3 Switch 1 x Speaker header 1 x System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii
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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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... TPM connector 31. CPU socket 3. AURA RGB LED connector 6. Layout contents 1. Addressable Gen2 LED connector 5. Power connectors 8. Front Panel Audio connector 32. Water Block connector ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA Page 1-5 1-4 1-19 1-29 1-30 1-22 1-27 1-25 1-32 1-20 1-28 1-20 1-17 1-18 1-14 1-23 1-26 1-9 1-9 1-23 1-12 1-12...LED connector 12. Slow Mode switch 23. OLED connector 34. Fan and Pump connectors 7. LN2 Mode jumper 16. BIOS Switch button 25. Node connector 26. USB 2.0 connector 30. SATA 6Gb/s connector 14. M.2_3 switch 29. Chipset Fan connector 21.
... TPM connector 31. CPU socket 3. AURA RGB LED connector 6. Layout contents 1. Addressable Gen2 LED connector 5. Power connectors 8. Front Panel Audio connector 32. Water Block connector ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA Page 1-5 1-4 1-19 1-29 1-30 1-22 1-27 1-25 1-32 1-20 1-28 1-20 1-17 1-18 1-14 1-23 1-26 1-9 1-9 1-23 1-12 1-12...LED connector 12. Slow Mode switch 23. OLED connector 34. Fan and Pump connectors 7. LN2 Mode jumper 16. BIOS Switch button 25. Node connector 26. USB 2.0 connector 30. SATA 6Gb/s connector 14. M.2_3 switch 29. Chipset Fan connector 21.
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.... The button also lights up the system, or put the system into sleep or softoff mode (depending on or off to this button in the BIOS settings. You may also configure the button and assign a quick access feature such as activating Safe Boot or turning Aura lighting on the operating system... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. FlexKey button (Reset) Press the FlexKey button to [Reset] by default. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-9 Chapter 1 1.6 Onboard buttons 1.
.... The button also lights up the system, or put the system into sleep or softoff mode (depending on or off to this button in the BIOS settings. You may also configure the button and assign a quick access feature such as activating Safe Boot or turning Aura lighting on the operating system... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or installing any motherboard component. 2. FlexKey button (Reset) Press the FlexKey button to [Reset] by default. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-9 Chapter 1 1.6 Onboard buttons 1.
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Press this button at anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. 4. Safe Boot button The Safe Boot button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining the overclocked settings, allowing you to achieve a successful POST. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ReTry button The ReTry button is specially designed...
Press this button at anytime to force the system to reboot into the BIOS safe mode. 4. Safe Boot button The Safe Boot button temporarily applies safe settings to the BIOS while retaining the overclocked settings, allowing you to achieve a successful POST. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ReTry button The ReTry button is specially designed...
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The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate which BIOS is currently selected. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-11 BIOS Switch button This motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. Chapter 1 5. Press the BIOS Switch button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings.
The nearby BIOS_LEDs indicate which BIOS is currently selected. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-11 BIOS Switch button This motherboard comes with two BIOS chips. Chapter 1 5. Press the BIOS Switch button to switch BIOS and load different BIOS settings.
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BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs indicate which BIOS chip is not connected. • DO NOT connect the 8-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy loading. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 4. 8-...
BIOS LED The BIOS LEDs indicate which BIOS chip is not connected. • DO NOT connect the 8-pin power plug only, the motherboard may overheat under heavy loading. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 4. 8-...
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If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. You can .../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 the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-17
If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. You can .../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 the RAID Configuration Guide. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-17
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2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds to your computer. 5. Rename the file as Z2EA.CAP, then copy it to automatically update the BIOS. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds until the...
2.2 BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ BIOS FlashBack™ allows you to use BIOS FlashBack™: 1. Visit https://www.asus.com/support/ and download the latest BIOS version for three seconds to your computer. 5. Rename the file as Z2EA.CAP, then copy it to automatically update the BIOS. Press the BIOS FlashBack™ button for three seconds until the...
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... Audio Jacks** * and ** : Refer to overclocking. 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 34 9. Lower port supports BIOS FlashBack™ function. 12.. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports E34 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port EC1 14. ...BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 9 13. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 15. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 12. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA...
... Audio Jacks** * and ** : Refer to overclocking. 2. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 34 9. Lower port supports BIOS FlashBack™ function. 12.. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports E34 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port EC1 14. ...BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to the tables on the next page for LAN port LEDs, and audio port definitions. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 9 13. 2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.3.1 Rear I/O connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF OUT port 15. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port 12. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA...
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...-on self tests (POST). For systems with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for assistance. If you press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...system front panel case lights up for less than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-21 Press the power button for more than four seconds to put the...
...-on self tests (POST). For systems with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for assistance. If you press the ATX power button. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One...system front panel case lights up for less than four seconds to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-21 Press the power button for more than four seconds to put the...
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Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-1 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 ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z2EA.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. You...
Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-1 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 ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z2EA.CAP for system startup in the motherboard CMOS. You...
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... Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to the default value. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices.
... Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Please visit ASUS website for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you failed to the default value. 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth devices.
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... Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-3 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Search(F9) Scroll bar Qfan Control...
... Search on the FAQ Displays a quick overview of the Advanced Mode. The default screen for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. The figure below shows an example of the system status and prediction ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-3 Configuration fields Pop-up Menu Menu bar Language MyFavorite(F3) Search(F9) Scroll bar Qfan Control...
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...main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS. Refer to section My Favorites for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to search for more information. Menu bar The... menu bar on top of your BIOS screen. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing...
...main items: My Favorites Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For saving the frequently-used BIOS settings and save it to your BIOS. Refer to section My Favorites for BIOS items by entering its name, enter the item name to search for more information. Menu bar The... menu bar on top of your BIOS screen. Q-Fan Control(F6) This button above the menu bar shows all BIOS items in your fans. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing...
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...ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-5 Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the ASUS ...other items on the screen. To change the value of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the BIOS FAQ web page of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can ...
...ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-5 Configuration fields These fields show a QR code, scan this QR code on your mouse over this button to show the values for the BIOS setup program. Last Modified button This button shows the items that you last modified and saved in the menu and change the value of the ASUS ...other items on the screen. To change the value of a field, select it to select items in BIOS Setup. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the BIOS FAQ web page of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is user-configurable, you can ...