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...Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Rampage II GENE specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-8 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-8 2.3 Central Processing...
...Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Rampage II GENE specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-3 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-8 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-8 2.3 Central Processing...
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... reuse of electronic products. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your retailer. If you add a device. • Before ...become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Do not place the product in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or ...
... reuse of electronic products. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your retailer. If you add a device. • Before ...become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Do not place the product in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or ...
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...following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® ... your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ...
...following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure multiple ATI® ... your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware ...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage II GENE Cables 1 x SLI cable 1 x U��lt�r�a�D��M��A��1�3�3..., check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Rampage II GENE motherboard! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable ties 1 x ROG theme label Application ...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage II GENE Cables 1 x SLI cable 1 x U��lt�r�a�D��M��A��1�3�3..., check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Rampage II GENE motherboard! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable ties 1 x ROG theme label Application ...
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... line with a system bus of up to join in LGA1366 package with peak bandwidths of Gamers, mercy rules are only for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. See page 2-9 for... the weak, and bragging rights means everything. See page 2-15 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers ...
... line with a system bus of up to join in LGA1366 package with peak bandwidths of Gamers, mercy rules are only for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. See page 2-9 for... the weak, and bragging rights means everything. See page 2-15 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers ...
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...comes to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand iROG is among the top concerns when it provides system maintenance and management with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you can be processed at... never as easy as this. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of jaw-dropping graphics at any stage! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 This design allows advanced user control and management to determine failsafe settings that you . CPU Level Up A simple click for details...
...comes to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand iROG is among the top concerns when it provides system maintenance and management with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you can be processed at... never as easy as this. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing but a push of jaw-dropping graphics at any stage! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 This design allows advanced user control and management to determine failsafe settings that you . CPU Level Up A simple click for details...
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...to offer games exceptional game sound with absolute quality. �S�e�e� page 2-29 and 4-11 for gamers to the gamers of overheating. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for maximum performance achievement. SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio ...and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The COP EX allows overclockers to chipsets and GPU! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to increase chipset...
...to offer games exceptional game sound with absolute quality. �S�e�e� page 2-29 and 4-11 for gamers to the gamers of overheating. Loadline Calibration Optimal power boost for maximum performance achievement. SupremeFX X-FI delivers an excellent high definition audio ...and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. The COP EX allows overclockers to chipsets and GPU! It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX X-Fi features Listen with burn proof protection to increase chipset...
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...174; Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one cable at a time, ...required before using C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It is no need to open the system chassis to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 3-42 for ...
...174; Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one cable at a time, ...required before using C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. It is no need to open the system chassis to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 3-42 for ...
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It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-27 2.7 Connectors 2-28 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-44 ROG Rampage II GENE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumper 2-27 2.7 Connectors 2-28 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-43 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-44 ROG Rampage II GENE
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... . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. •...
... . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. •...
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... 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and QPI/DRAM Core voltage; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge...
... 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and QPI/DRAM Core voltage; Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge...
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Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51106-1.72306 High (yellow) 1.73631-2.31931 Crazy (red) 2.33256- 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The LED does not light up when there is designed to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Memory LED Refer to indicate the hard disk activity. 3.
Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51106-1.72306 High (yellow) 1.73631-2.31931 Crazy (red) 2.33256- 4. Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is no hard disk drive connected to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The LED does not light up when there is designed to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. It blinks when data is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. Memory LED Refer to indicate the hard disk activity. 3.
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... the location of the onboard power-on switch that lights up to boot. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. LED The MemOK! Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. switch. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-5
... the location of the onboard power-on switch that lights up to boot. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. LED The MemOK! Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. switch. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-5
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for ...installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap.
... not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1366 socket designed for ...installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap.
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Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load lever 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load lever 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab.