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... off 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 help...
... off 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 help...
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... by your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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.
... by your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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.
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... Switches No more devices! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 External LCD Poster Debug and read system problems with an new external look! See page 4-27 for more shorting pins or moving jumpers. ASUS EPU-6 Engine System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power ...update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in real-time. 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...
... Switches No more devices! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 External LCD Poster Debug and read system problems with an new external look! See page 4-27 for more shorting pins or moving jumpers. ASUS EPU-6 Engine System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power ...update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in real-time. 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...
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...renowned for individual users and home offices. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. See page 2-39 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is based on advanced...a few clicks without entering the OS. Profile that are among the industry's highest. The BIOS settings can update your BIOS in one complete module. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using C.P.R. It is ...
...renowned for individual users and home offices. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. See page 2-39 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is based on advanced...a few clicks without entering the OS. Profile that are among the industry's highest. The BIOS settings can update your BIOS in one complete module. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using C.P.R. It is ...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-18 3.5 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 ROG Rampage II GENE
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.4 Main menu 3-18 3.5 Advanced menu 3-22 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 ROG Rampage II GENE
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... sections for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-1 Refer to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in...
... sections for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-1 Refer to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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.... 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. RAMIIGEN.ROM RAMIIGEN ROG Rampage II GENE 3-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑...
.... 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. RAMIIGEN.ROM RAMIIGEN ROG Rampage II GENE 3-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑...
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...ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: RampageII GENE VER: 0205 DATE: 01/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ...and press to use a DOS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2...
...ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: RampageII GENE VER: 0205 DATE: 01/13/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or ...and press to use a DOS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2...
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... so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on again. 5. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-5 The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut...
... so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file. Turn on again. 5. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-5 The system requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut...
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... stability. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system, or... by turning the system off and then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to configure your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to "Run Setup."
... stability. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system, or... by turning the system off and then back on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to configure your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to "Run Setup."
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...ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: RampageII GENE VER: 0208 DATE: 02/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ROG Rampage II GENE... 3-39 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. Profile TweakIt Batch File AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press...
...ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: RampageII GENE VER: 0208 DATE: 02/03/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ROG Rampage II GENE... 3-39 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. Profile TweakIt Batch File AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press...
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...Auto] ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto] Save TweakIt Batch File ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Rampage II GENE 3-41 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU PLL Voltage; IOH ... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.8.3 TweakIt...
...Auto] ICH PCIE Voltage [Auto] DRAM Bus Voltage [Auto] Save TweakIt Batch File ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- ROG Rampage II GENE 3-41 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU PLL Voltage; IOH ... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.8.3 TweakIt...
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... to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll - ROG Rampage II GENE 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows...
... to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll - ROG Rampage II GENE 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows...
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...;, use the ASUS Update utility to use as your boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-9
...;, use the ASUS Update utility to use as your boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ROG Rampage II GENE 4-9
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.