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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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...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 help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 Tuning Mode 3-10 3.3.2 CPU Level Up 3-10 3.3.3 Memory Level Up 3-10 3.3.4 Ai Overclock...
...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 help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 Tuning Mode 3-10 3.3.2 CPU Level Up 3-10 3.3.3 Memory Level Up 3-10 3.3.4 Ai Overclock...
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... Level Up iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) MemOK! ASUS AI Booster Utility - �A��S�U�S��O C P��r��o���fi��le� Overclocking Protection: - Rampage II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability...
... Level Up iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) MemOK! ASUS AI Booster Utility - �A��S�U�S��O C P��r��o���fi��le� Overclocking Protection: - Rampage II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability...
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... Up A simple click for PC enthusiasts and it 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 a special IC which enhances system performance. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 Upgrade your CPU at any stage! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing...
... Up A simple click for PC enthusiasts and it 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 a special IC which enhances system performance. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 Upgrade your CPU at any stage! This remarkable memory rescue tool requires nothing...
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...for details. See page 2-2 to spot enemies in 3D environment during overclocking. The COP EX allows overclockers to the gamers of ROG. Maintaining ample voltage support for gamers to 2-5 for details. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX ... Settings In the pursuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for extreme CPU overclocking! The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are ...
...for details. See page 2-2 to spot enemies in 3D environment during overclocking. The COP EX allows overclockers to the gamers of ROG. Maintaining ample voltage support for gamers to 2-5 for details. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1.3.3 ROG unique features SupremeFX ... Settings In the pursuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for extreme CPU overclocking! The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are ...
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... translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides ... via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. See page 2-40 for details. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 See page 2-42 and 3-30 for details. External LCD Poster Debug and read system problems with an new external look! ASUS EPU-6 Engine System Level...
... translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides ... via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. See page 2-40 for details. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 See page 2-42 and 3-30 for details. External LCD Poster Debug and read system problems with an new external look! ASUS EPU-6 Engine System Level...
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Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ ... automatically restores the CPU default settings for individual users and home offices. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile... that are among the industry's highest. You can be stored in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking...
Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ ... automatically restores the CPU default settings for individual users and home offices. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile... that are among the industry's highest. You can be stored in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking...
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..., X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non...memory cooling system to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a 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 ...
..., X.M.P. DIMMs and DDR3-1600 are supported for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, Channel B and Channel C. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non...memory cooling system to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a 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 ...
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...(AC power loss); You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW...on the back I /O. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. The clr CMOS switch on...
...(AC power loss); You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW...on the back I /O. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to CPU overclocking. The clr CMOS switch on...
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2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Clear CMOS switch. This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup ...
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Clear CMOS switch. This port allows Gigabit connection to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 5. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup ...
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system. 2.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to wake/power up the system. 2.
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... the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot... Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to another. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7
... the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot... Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to another. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7
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ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you install on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the following items: CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] NB OCP [Enabled] DRAM OCP [Enabled] *** ... ↑↓ Select Item +- Extreme OC offers the max tuning degree of freedom to display the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you install on the CPU and memory modules you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the following items: CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] NB OCP [Enabled] DRAM OCP [Enabled] *** ... ↑↓ Select Item +- Extreme OC offers the max tuning degree of freedom to display the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
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...The following two items appear when you want to select a memory profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. If you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] You are allowed... to select either a CPU level or a memory level at one time. 3.3.4 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of freedom to the selected CPU level. Configure System Performance Settings The configuration options may vary depending on your CPU...
...The following two items appear when you want to select a memory profile, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. If you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] You are allowed... to select either a CPU level or a memory level at one time. 3.3.4 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of freedom to the selected CPU level. Configure System Performance Settings The configuration options may vary depending on your CPU...
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The values range from 100 to select the memory profile during overclocking between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11 eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you to 500. Memory Profile [Speedy] Allows you to adjust the ratio between [...Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual], the related parameters will be adjusted accordingly. The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the related parameters will be adjusted accordingly. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration ...
The values range from 100 to select the memory profile during overclocking between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-11 eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you to 500. Memory Profile [Speedy] Allows you to adjust the ratio between [...Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual], the related parameters will be adjusted accordingly. The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual], the related parameters will be adjusted accordingly. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following eight (8) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.3.... Extreme OV item is set to [Enabled], you can also use the and keys to adjust the value. You can choose high level voltage to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. When you to select the QPI Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.11 QPI Load-Line ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following eight (8) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.3.... Extreme OV item is set to [Enabled], you can also use the and keys to adjust the value. You can choose high level voltage to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. When you to select the QPI Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.11 QPI Load-Line ...
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... TweakIt control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled]... to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [String] ...
... TweakIt control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.27 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.28 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled]... to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [String] ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-17 You may need to adjust the IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. 3.3.29 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.3.30 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-17 You may need to adjust the IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. 3.3.29 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.3.30 IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time.
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...enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. If you want to reach you to submit your best overclocking record! Realtek LAN [Enabled] Allows you best overclocking record. "Onboard Device" is to disable all the onboard device controllers except the LAN controller. ...definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-25 Configuration options: [Standard] [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you enable the previous item. 3.5.3 Onboard Device...
...enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. If you want to reach you to submit your best overclocking record! Realtek LAN [Enabled] Allows you best overclocking record. "Onboard Device" is to disable all the onboard device controllers except the LAN controller. ...definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-25 Configuration options: [Standard] [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you enable the previous item. 3.5.3 Onboard Device...
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...Engine driver and utility. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the...file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the Futuremark® 3DMark06 system benchmark application. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-...
...Engine driver and utility. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the...file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the Futuremark® 3DMark06 system benchmark application. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-...