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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 the CPU types. * Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on www.asus... / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Unbuffered memory* Quad Channel Memory Architecture * Please refer to www.asus.com for details. 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors 4 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Safeslots (supports x16, x16/x16, x16/x8/x16, x16...
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 the CPU types. * Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on www.asus... / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz ECC and non-ECC, Unbuffered memory* Quad Channel Memory Architecture * Please refer to www.asus.com for details. 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors 4 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Safeslots (supports x16, x16/x16, x16/x8/x16, x16...
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...; [black]) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C® [black]) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks (continued on the next page) xi FlexKey Button ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Clear CMOS Button - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Armoury Crate - LiveDash - Aura Lighting Control - Q-DIMM - Pre-mounted I /O Ports AURA - BIOS Flashback™...
...; [black]) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C® [black]) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks (continued on the next page) xi FlexKey Button ASUS Q-Design - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Clear CMOS Button - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Armoury Crate - LiveDash - Aura Lighting Control - Q-DIMM - Pre-mounted I /O Ports AURA - BIOS Flashback™...
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xiii ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 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 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 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 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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... AMD TRX40 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 1-17 Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows...
... AMD TRX40 chipset. • These connectors are set , refer to connect SATA devices such as optical disc drives and hard disk drives via a SATA cable. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 1-17 Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1. If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows...
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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 2-9 Push the connector until it clicks into place. 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.
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 2-9 Push the connector until it clicks into place. 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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Chapter 2 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 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 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. The illustration above is for all persons. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is at least 20 cm away from all models.
Chapter 2 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 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 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. The illustration above is for all persons. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is at least 20 cm away from all models.
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... UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ...the motherboard CMOS. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. 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 ...
... UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power ...the motherboard CMOS. The term "BIOS" in this motherboard. 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 ...
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... button shows the items that do not fit on the screen. AURA (F4) This button allows you to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Use the navigation keys to display a list of options. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on or off. [All On]: All LEDs (Aura or... you last modified and saved in the menu and change the settings. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-5
... button shows the items that do not fit on the screen. AURA (F4) This button allows you to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Use the navigation keys to display a list of options. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on or off. [All On]: All LEDs (Aura or... you last modified and saved in the menu and change the settings. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to the removable storage device. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-5
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...allow you to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. When you to display the submenu. The number of device items that appears... 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 you to section 3.12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-21 Select an item then press to enable or disable all NVMe device native OpROM. AMI Native NVMe...
...allow you to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 3. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. When you to display the submenu. The number of device items that appears... 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 you to section 3.12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-21 Select an item then press to enable or disable all NVMe device native OpROM. AMI Native NVMe...
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...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 to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card...BIOS to view the DRAM SPD information. The items in this menu may vary depending on selected ASUS graphics cards. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash....about the graphics card installed in your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-23
...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 to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that the graphics card...BIOS to view the DRAM SPD information. The items in this menu may vary depending on selected ASUS graphics cards. 3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash....about the graphics card installed in your system. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-23
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... enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-25 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support .... 2. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support USB drive that comes with the motherboard package. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an...
... enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-25 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is potentially risky. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support .... 2. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in the support USB drive that comes with the motherboard package. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. • EZ Update requires an...
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... method, and then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Chapter 3 4. See section Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-27 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! •...
... method, and then press . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Chapter 3 4. See section Exit Menu for details. Go to the Tool menu to ensure system compatibility and stability. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-27 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! •...
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... required for this setup. 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 the entire system. Two hard disks perform the same work as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAID 10 is installed. Chapter 4 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 4-1
... required for this setup. 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 the entire system. Two hard disks perform the same work as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. RAID 10 is installed. Chapter 4 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 4-1
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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)608-4555 Identification of the ... harmful interference, and (2) this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME A-5 These limits are designed to which can be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used in conjunction with antenna installation...
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)608-4555 Identification of the ... harmful interference, and (2) this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME A-5 These limits are designed to which can be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used in conjunction with antenna installation...
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...DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to in municipal waste. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you may obtain a copy of the crossed... the highest standards for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. You may not use this file except in different regions. All Rights Reserved. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME A-7
...DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to in municipal waste. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you may obtain a copy of the crossed... the highest standards for disposal of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. You may not use this file except in different regions. All Rights Reserved. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME A-7
