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... the computer 2-44 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-44 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
... the computer 2-44 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-44 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
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Contents 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-24 4.3.7 CPU Level Up 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-33 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-33 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-34 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-34 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility......... 4-35 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-40...
Contents 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-24 4.3.7 CPU Level Up 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-33 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-33 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-34 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-34 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility......... 4-35 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-40...
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... are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: ...
... are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the standard package. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: ...
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Rampage II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) Power Design - 8-phase CPU power...Memory power CPU Level Up Keyboard-Tweakit (adjustable frequency at back panel) Q-Fan Plus ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard ...
Rampage II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) Power Design - 8-phase CPU power...Memory power CPU Level Up Keyboard-Tweakit (adjustable frequency at back panel) Q-Fan Plus ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard ...
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... quietness and cooling for details. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 Onboard Switches No more devices! The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in real-time. See page 2-40 for more shorting pins or moving jumpers. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy...install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance...
... quietness and cooling for details. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 Onboard Switches No more devices! The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in real-time. See page 2-40 for more shorting pins or moving jumpers. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy...install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. When system malfunction occurs, the LCD Poster automatically detects device failure and translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance...
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...or using a USB flash disk without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-39 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using an OS-based flash utility. See page 3-6 for ...details. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ...
...or using a USB flash disk without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-39 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using an OS-based flash utility. See page 3-6 for ...details. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ...
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For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for LED definition. you can select the voltage to display in BIOS. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.5000 1.81592-1.89542 1.20000-1.39375 High (yellow) 1.50625-1.59375 1.90867...voltage; Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for power status. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the ...
For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the illustration below for LED definition. you can select the voltage to display in BIOS. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.5000 1.81592-1.89542 1.20000-1.39375 High (yellow) 1.50625-1.59375 1.90867...voltage; Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for power status. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the ...
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... and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. The southbridge LED shows either the IOH Voltage or the IOH PCIE Voltage. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-3 Refer to display in BIOS. IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE Voltage Normal (green) 1.11341-1.39166 1.51106-1.69656 1.11341-1.59041 1.51106-1.61706 High (yellow) 1.40491...
... and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. The southbridge LED shows either the IOH Voltage or the IOH PCIE Voltage. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-3 Refer to display in BIOS. IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE Voltage Normal (green) 1.11341-1.39166 1.51106-1.69656 1.11341-1.59041 1.51106-1.61706 High (yellow) 1.40491...
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...; • 2 • 1.65 • 1.9 • • Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-17 Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1800C7DIN(XMP) 1GB SS N/A ...inserted into the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS ...
...; • 2 • 1.65 • 1.9 • • Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-17 Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1800C7DIN(XMP) 1GB SS N/A ...inserted into the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS ...
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...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 8-8-8-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) 9-9-9-24 (1601-9-9-9-24) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* ...8226; • • • • (1601-9-9-9-28) • • • • 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Chip NO. Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 8-8-8-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) 9-9-9-24 (1601-9-9-9-24) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* ...8226; • • • • (1601-9-9-9-28) • • • • 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Chip NO. Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...-7-7-7-18) 1.65 ••• Heat-Sink Package (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 •••• ROG Rampage II GENE 2-19 Timing Dimm(Bios) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-14 (1066-7-7-7-20) DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN- 9 DG (1333-9-9-9-28) DS N/A ...; 2.0 • • • • 1.65 • • • • 1.65 • • • • Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial...
...-7-7-7-18) 1.65 ••• Heat-Sink Package (1337-8-8-8-22) 1.65 •••• ROG Rampage II GENE 2-19 Timing Dimm(Bios) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-14 (1066-7-7-7-20) DS Elixir N2CB1G80AN- 9 DG (1333-9-9-9-28) DS N/A ...; 2.0 • • • • 1.65 • • • • 1.65 • • • • Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial...
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...OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK Qimonda SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Transcend Transcend Aeneon Asint Asint ASUS Elixir Patriot IMSH2GU13A1F1C-13H M378B2873DZ1-CH9 M391B2873DZ1-CH9 M378B5673DZ1-CH9 M391B5673DZ1-...Package H5TQ1G83BFR J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E Z9HWR Z9HWR Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-18 (1333-7-7-7-18) 8-8-8-21 (1333-7-7-7-20) 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 9 (1333-9-9-9-...8226; 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
...OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK Qimonda SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Transcend Transcend Aeneon Asint Asint ASUS Elixir Patriot IMSH2GU13A1F1C-13H M378B2873DZ1-CH9 M391B2873DZ1-CH9 M378B5673DZ1-CH9 M391B5673DZ1-...Package H5TQ1G83BFR J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E Z9HWR Z9HWR Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-18 (1333-7-7-7-18) 8-8-8-21 (1333-7-7-7-20) 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 9 (1333-9-9-9-...8226; 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (continued) Vendor Part No.
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Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A ...ZCF8 1.5 ••• MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1GB SS MICRON 7VD22 7 •• Side(s): SS - Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix... QVL. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-21
Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A ...ZCF8 1.5 ••• MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1GB SS MICRON 7VD22 7 •• Side(s): SS - Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix... QVL. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one DIMM per channel only. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-21
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...motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to do not need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ROG Rampage II GENE... 2-23 Turn on the next page for later use . Failure to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. ...
...motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to do not need to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ROG Rampage II GENE... 2-23 Turn on the next page for later use . Failure to the table on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. ...
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...Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC... off with +5VSB power **The system shuts dowm immediately. • The clr CMOS switch will shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you to re-enter data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper...
...Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC... off with +5VSB power **The system shuts dowm immediately. • The clr CMOS switch will shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you to re-enter data. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper...
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... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ROG Rampage II GENE 2-29 This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 9. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed... connectivity for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS setting to [AHCI], and then reboot the system. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. • DO NOT insert...
... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ROG Rampage II GENE 2-29 This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 9. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed... connectivity for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS setting to [AHCI], and then reboot the system. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. • DO NOT insert...
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2. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-31 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to [AHCI]. If you are using Windows® XP SP1 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using...drives to these connectors, set to [RAID]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. See section 3.4.5 Storage Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later ...
2. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-31 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to [AHCI]. If you are using Windows® XP SP1 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using...drives to these connectors, set to [RAID]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. See section 3.4.5 Storage Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later ...
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...connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable for an external Serial ATA ...a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode ...
...connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable for an external Serial ATA ...a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode ...
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...; We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you want to connect a high-definition front ... module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [AC97].
...; We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio]. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you want to connect a high-definition front ... module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector, set to [HD Audio]; Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [AC97].
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Enable OPT FAN1/2 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you intend to this connector when a chassis ...
Enable OPT FAN1/2 overheat protection in BIOS if you connect thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you intend to this connector when a chassis ...