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... and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will be...
... and describing the problem (please DO NOT send large attachments such as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will be...
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... 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-5 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.6 Onboard buttons 1-9 1.7 Onboard switches 1-12 1.8 Onboard jumpers 1-14 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...
... 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.4 System memory 1-5 1.5 Expansion slots 1-7 1.6 Onboard buttons 1-9 1.7 Onboard switches 1-12 1.8 Onboard jumpers 1-14 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...
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ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 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 board is operating in PCIe mode, PCIE x16_4 will be disabled *** Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 storages. AMD sTRX40 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors 8 x DIMM, max. 256GB, DDR4 4733+(O.C) / 4600+(O.C) / 4400(O.C) / 4266(O.C) / 4133(O.C) / 4000(O.C) / 3866(O.C) / 3733(O.C) / 3600(O.C) / 3466(O.C) / 3400(O.C) / ...
ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 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 board is operating in PCIe mode, PCIE x16_4 will be disabled *** Supports PCIE RAID configurations via onboard M.2 storages. AMD sTRX40 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors 8 x DIMM, max. 256GB, DDR4 4733+(O.C) / 4600+(O.C) / 4400(O.C) / 4266(O.C) / 4133(O.C) / 4000(O.C) / 3866(O.C) / 3733(O.C) / 3600(O.C) / 3466(O.C) / 3400(O.C) / ...
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...S/PDIF out 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks (continued on the next page) xi AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Aura Addressable Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization 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 - OptiMem III - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Aura Lighting Control - LiveDash - Q-DIMM - Q-Connector - Armoury Crate - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME specifications summary Special Features Back...
...S/PDIF out 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks (continued on the next page) xi AI Suite 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Aura Addressable Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization 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 - OptiMem III - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) - Aura Lighting Control - LiveDash - Q-DIMM - Q-Connector - Armoury Crate - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME specifications summary Special Features Back...
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ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 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 connectors 1...
ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 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 connectors 1...
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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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... onboard AMD TRX40 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 1-17 If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. 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 the RAID...
... onboard AMD TRX40 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to [AHCI] by default. Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. If you installed SATA storage devices, you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 1-17 If you to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. 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 the RAID...
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Chapter 2 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 2-15 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 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 at least 20 cm away from all models. 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. • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons.
Chapter 2 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 2-15 The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is the same for reference only. 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 at least 20 cm away from all models. 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. • Ensure that the antenna is for all persons.
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.... Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z2E.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that...
.... Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z2E.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. You can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that...
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... of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. To change the value of a field, select it to the removable storage device. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-5 You can also scan the following QR code: Chapter 3 Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If...
... of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the settings. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of the field opposite the item. To change the value of a field, select it to the removable storage device. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-5 You can also scan the following QR code: Chapter 3 Hot keys This button above the menu bar contains the navigation keys for the menu items. If...
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... 3: BIOS Setup Refer to change the USB-related features. SATA Port Enable This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. 3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to section Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 3.6.5 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables the support for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto...
... 3: BIOS Setup Refer to change the USB-related features. SATA Port Enable This item allows you to enable or disable the SATA Device. 3.6.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to section Motherboard layout for the location of the USB ports. 3.6.5 HDD/SSD SMART Information This menu displays the SMART information of the connected devices. The Mass Storage Devices item shows the auto-detected values. XHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Enables the support for BIOS setup only and cannot be recognized in the boot devices list. [Auto...
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... can set to enable or disable the Wake-on or off when the system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack 3.6.11 AMD CBS The items in this menu allow you to turn the RGB LED lighting on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 Network Stack Configuration...
... can set to enable or disable the Wake-on or off when the system is in sleep, hibernate or soft off states This item allows you to enable or disable the UEFI network stack 3.6.11 AMD CBS The items in this menu allow you to turn the RGB LED lighting on -LAN function of the onboard LAN controller or other PME options are switched off. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.6.10 Network Stack Configuration...
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... Windows® UEFI mode. The following items appear only when Launch CSM is set to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on the number of devices installed in the system. • 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. Boot Device Control...
... Windows® UEFI mode. The following items appear only when Launch CSM is set to fully support the various VGA, bootable devices and add-on the number of devices installed in the system. • 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. Boot Device Control...
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... functions. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to start booting from the selected device. Click an item to confirm your choice. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to the Reset button (Flexkey). [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-21...
... functions. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to start booting from the selected device. Click an item to confirm your choice. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you to the Reset button (Flexkey). [Reset] Reboots the system. [Aura On/Off] Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-21...
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... Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-23 Profile Name This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save profile to your system. Chapter 3 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in a profile name. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item...
... Yes. Key in the BIOS Flash. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-23 Profile Name This item allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save profile to your system. Chapter 3 3.9.6 Graphics Card Information This item displays the information about the graphics card installed in a profile name. Load/Save Profile from/to USB Drive This item...
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... update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-25 ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is available in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions...
... update your BIOS when necessary. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-25 ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. If there is available in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP (Internet Service Provider). • This utility is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in this motherboard. Carefully follow the instructions...
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... BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires 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. If you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support USB drive...
... BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The system requires 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. If you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support USB drive...
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... calculated and written. Chapter 4 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 4-1 RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of the data in the array. Two hard disks perform the same work 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 to be of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of...
... calculated and written. Chapter 4 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 4-1 RAIDABLE arrays are a special type of the data in the array. Two hard disks perform the same work 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 to be of data from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of...
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... is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG ZENITH II EXTREME A-3
... is started IDE Reset IDE Detect IDE Enable SCSI initialization is started SCSI Reset SCSI Detect SCSI Enable Setup Verifying Password Start of Setup Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Setup Input Wait Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Ready To Boot event Legacy Boot event Exit Boot Services event Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP Begin Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End Legacy Option ROM Initialization System Reset (continued on the next page) ROG ZENITH II EXTREME A-3
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... DC Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 0x01 0x02...
... DC Description USB hot plug PCI bus hot plug Clean-up of NVRAM Configuration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) Reserved for future AMI codes CPU initialization error System Agent initialization error PCH initialization error Some of Resources No Space for Legacy Option ROM No Console Output Devices are found Invalid password Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) Flash update is failed Reset protocol is not available ACPI/ASL Checkpoints (under OS) Code 0x01 0x02...
