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...source code will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... form or by sending a request to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. All Rights Reserved. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR...
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...short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power ...by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure ...
...short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power ...by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure ...
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Italics Used to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: ...
NOTE: Tips and additional information to select. Italics Used to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). CAUTION: ...
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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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Liquid Cooling System connectors The Liquid Cooling System connectors allow you to connect sensors to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. Chipset Fan connector The Chipset Fan connector is for connecting the chipset fan on the integrated heatsink. 10. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 1-23 Chapter 1 9. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system.
Liquid Cooling System connectors The Liquid Cooling System connectors allow you to connect sensors to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system. Chipset Fan connector The Chipset Fan connector is for connecting the chipset fan on the integrated heatsink. 10. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 1-23 Chapter 1 9. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system.
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You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your third party monoblocks. Chapter 1 12. Node connector The Node connector allows you to connect sensors to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card. Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 11. Water Block connector The Water Block connector allows you to monitor the temperature, flow rate, and water leak signals of your third party monoblocks.
You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to optimize the thermal efficiency of your third party monoblocks. Chapter 1 12. Node connector The Node connector allows you to connect sensors to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card. Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 11. Water Block connector The Water Block connector allows you to monitor the temperature, flow rate, and water leak signals of your third party monoblocks.
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...3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-1 We strongly recommend that you... change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z2E.CAP for system startup in...
...3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the help of a trained service personnel. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-1 We strongly recommend that you... change the BIOS settings only with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that are needed for this user manual refers to ensure optimal performance. When downloading or updating the BIOS file, rename it as Z2E.CAP for system startup in...
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...program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please visit ASUS website for the location of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if ... failed to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for the detailed BIOS content manual. After doing either of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth...
...program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Please visit ASUS website for the location of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if ... failed to turn the system off then back on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for the detailed BIOS content manual. After doing either of the Clear CMOS button to clear RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the Bluetooth...
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Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Search (F9) This button allows you want to find the related item listing. My Favorites(F3) This button above ...
Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu. Search (F9) This button allows you want to find the related item listing. My Favorites(F3) This button above ...
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... switch modes Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
... switch modes Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Chapter 3 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
Chapter 3 Speed points Select to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click Apply to manually configure your fans: 1. Select the fan that you want to configure and to view its current status. 2.
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...to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Use the or to adjust the value. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-11 We recommend you to set overclocking ...achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Default] Loads the default settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set a password, these items show [Installed]. 3.5 Ai ...
...to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Use the or to adjust the value. The Main menu provides you an overview of the BIOS Setup program. profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-11 We recommend you to set overclocking ...achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Default] Loads the default settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to select a DRAM O.C. BCLK Frequency This item allows you to set a password, these items show [Installed]. 3.5 Ai ...
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... be performed to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. Do not turn off or hard reset of this manual. The frozen state is only supported on AMD SATA port. You have password protection by ASUS. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. SSDs might be due...
... be performed to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. Do not turn off or hard reset of this manual. The frozen state is only supported on AMD SATA port. You have password protection by ASUS. To launch Secure Erase, click Tool > Secure Erase on the Advanced mode menu. SSDs might be due...
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... on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-25 The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support...; This utility is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is available in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is potentially ...
... on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME 3-25 The following utilities allow you to update the motherboard BIOS in this motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support...; This utility is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. If there is available in Windows® environment. 2. 3.11 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. However, BIOS updating is potentially ...