User Guide
Page 7
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 ...4-40 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-40 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-40 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ...
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 ...4-40 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-40 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-40 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers ...
User Guide
Page 12
...™ - Rampage II GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to 6.4GT/s; Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com...
...™ - Rampage II GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology * Refer to 6.4GT/s; Intel® X58 / ICH10R Up to www.asus.com...
User Guide
Page 14
... Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ASUS TurboV utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Form Factor microATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rampage II GENE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector for two devices 7 x SATA connectors 5 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Optional 2 x Thermal sensor...
... Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ASUS TurboV utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Form Factor microATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rampage II GENE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector for two devices 7 x SATA connectors 5 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Optional 2 x Thermal sensor...
User Guide
Page 19
...provides system maintenance and management with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you full disposal of a button to patch memory issues and get you want to OC to determine failsafe settings that give you 'll be processed at a level previously unseen. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for PC ... Up! The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand Why choose when you could have both multi-GPU setups. Upgrade your CPU at any stage! Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. Simply pick the processor you system up and running in ...
...provides system maintenance and management with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you full disposal of a button to patch memory issues and get you want to OC to determine failsafe settings that give you 'll be processed at a level previously unseen. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for PC ... Up! The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand Why choose when you could have both multi-GPU setups. Upgrade your CPU at any stage! Any memory is the fastest memory booting solution today. Simply pick the processor you system up and running in ...
User Guide
Page 20
...motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to offer games exceptional game sound with absolute quality. �S�e�e� page 2-29 and 4-11 for details. See page 2-2 to the gamers...It can also be used to optimal performance. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. Maintaining ample voltage support for gamers to increase chipset voltages without the worries of SupremeFX and sound effect technology from Creative Labs...
...motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to offer games exceptional game sound with absolute quality. �S�e�e� page 2-29 and 4-11 for details. See page 2-2 to the gamers...It can also be used to optimal performance. The Loadline calibration ensures stable and optimal CPU voltage under heavy loading. Maintaining ample voltage support for gamers to increase chipset voltages without the worries of SupremeFX and sound effect technology from Creative Labs...
User Guide
Page 40
We recommend you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the OS...DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend ...
We recommend you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the OS...DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. • Always install DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend ...
User Guide
Page 59
...Rampage II GENE 2-35 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labled OPT_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. 9. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard...wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin OPT_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector.
...Rampage II GENE 2-35 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labled OPT_FAN1/2 for better thermal environment. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that you plug the chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. 9. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard...wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A-7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. CPU, chassis, and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin OPT_FAN1-2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA-2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector.
User Guide
Page 81
... #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Configuration options: [Speedy] [Flying] [Lightning] 3.3.5 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to [ROG Memory Profile]. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11 Refer to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to ...memory profile during overclocking between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you to select the memory profile mode supported by your CPU model. 3.3.6 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS ...
... #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Configuration options: [Speedy] [Flying] [Lightning] 3.3.5 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to [ROG Memory Profile]. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11 Refer to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to ...memory profile during overclocking between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you to select the memory profile mode supported by your CPU model. 3.3.6 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS ...
User Guide
Page 92
... String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Frequency :3.20GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Status:(Min:12, Max:63) Ratio Actual Value:24 CPUID :106A4 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache... Line Prefetch Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Extreme Tweaker Main...
... String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Frequency :3.20GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :1024 KB Cache L3 :8192 KB Ratio Status:(Min:12, Max:63) Ratio Actual Value:24 CPUID :106A4 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache... Line Prefetch Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Extreme Tweaker Main...
User Guide
Page 93
... disable Enhanced Halt State support. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to cool down...as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) ...
... disable Enhanced Halt State support. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to cool down...as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to activate in each processor package. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) ...
User Guide
Page 111
... Setting [Auto] CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] IOH Voltage [Auto] IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ICH Voltage [Auto] ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto] Save TweakIt Batch File ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- • This function supports devices such as a USB flash... batch file. Save TweakIt Batch File to: Allows you to set the TweakIt batch files, and load the desired TweakIt batch file. ICH PCIE Voltage; CPU Ratio Setting; ROG Rampage II GENE 3-41 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage;
... Setting [Auto] CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] QPI/DRAM Core Voltage [Auto] IOH Voltage [Auto] IOH PCIE Voltage [Auto] ICH Voltage [Auto] ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto] Save TweakIt Batch File ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- • This function supports devices such as a USB flash... batch file. Save TweakIt Batch File to: Allows you to set the TweakIt batch files, and load the desired TweakIt batch file. ICH PCIE Voltage; CPU Ratio Setting; ROG Rampage II GENE 3-41 QPI/DRAM Core Voltage;
User Guide
Page 119
... update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Rampage II GENE 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard...
... update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Rampage II GENE 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard...
User Guide
Page 131
...II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II... v1.xx.xx. With this icon to start monitoring your system and change the utility configuration. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ROG Rampage II GENE 4-...
...II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II... v1.xx.xx. With this icon to start monitoring your system and change the utility configuration. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ROG Rampage II GENE 4-...
User Guide
Page 132
... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle... panel for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle... panel for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support
User Guide
Page 137
... click AI Suite. 3. Click this icon to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your...il�it�i�e�s��e��a�s�i�l�y�. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU-6 Engine, TurboV, F��a�n��X... EPU-6 Engine Click to launch TurboV ROG Rampage II GENE Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to complete installation. The AI Suite main window appears.
... click AI Suite. 3. Click this icon to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your...il�it�i�e�s��e��a�s�i�l�y�. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU-6 Engine, TurboV, F��a�n��X... EPU-6 Engine Click to launch TurboV ROG Rampage II GENE Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to complete installation. The AI Suite main window appears.
User Guide
Page 138
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
User Guide
Page 140
... setup Click to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. Click the dropdown list button and display the fan types. 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions...
... setup Click to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. Click the dropdown list button and display the fan types. 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions...
User Guide
Page 142
After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. Click to select a CPU level Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS. 4.3.7 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up allows you to exit the utlity 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. Click to select a CPU level Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS. 4.3.7 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up allows you to exit the utlity 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
User Guide
Page 143
Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Place the support DVD to enhance system performance or save power. Follow the screen instructions...message will have the system shift modes automatically according to optimize power management. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-27 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to complete installation. Selecting...
Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Place the support DVD to enhance system performance or save power. Follow the screen instructions...message will have the system shift modes automatically according to optimize power management. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-27 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to complete installation. Selecting...
User Guide
Page 144
... utility Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Lights up when power saving engine is detected. 6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display... since you click the Renew button . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support
... utility Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Lights up when power saving engine is detected. 6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2 reduced *Shifts between the display... since you click the Renew button . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support