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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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...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 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...
...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 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...
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... / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to 6.4GT/s; X-Fi CMSS®-3D - Creative ALchemy - 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 www.asus...
... / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to 6.4GT/s; X-Fi CMSS®-3D - Creative ALchemy - 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 www.asus...
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...) - ASUS AI Booster Utility - �A��S�U�S��O C P��r��o���fi��le� Overclocking Protection: - One DIMM latch External LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at 0.2MHz increment) Memory Level Up iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Rampage II GENE specifications...
...) - ASUS AI Booster Utility - �A��S�U�S��O C P��r��o���fi��le� Overclocking Protection: - One DIMM latch External LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at 0.2MHz increment) Memory Level Up iROG Extreme Tweaker Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - Rampage II GENE specifications...
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...™ i7 processor is one of Gamers. Triple-Channel DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to join in the Republic of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in the world. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the...
...™ i7 processor is one of Gamers. Triple-Channel DDR3 2000 (O.C.) MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 2000 (O.C.) / 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to join in the Republic of the most innovating ideas, and we excel in the world. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the...
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... both multi-GPU setups. Simply pick the processor you system up and running in no additional cost with more , MemOK! Memory compatibility is able to patch memory issues and get you want to OC to computer upgrades. Whichever path you take, you 'll be able to be assured...enthusiasts and it comes to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. This design allows advanced user control and management to run both ? Worry no longer because with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you can be processed at any stage! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFire on ...
... both multi-GPU setups. Simply pick the processor you system up and running in no additional cost with more , MemOK! Memory compatibility is able to patch memory issues and get you want to OC to computer upgrades. Whichever path you take, you 'll be able to be assured...enthusiasts and it comes to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. This design allows advanced user control and management to run both ? Worry no longer because with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you can be processed at any stage! ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 The board features SLI/CrossFire on ...
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...to optimal performance. Component Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to the gamers of overheating. 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 absolute quality. �... to monitor and save an overheating GPU. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in extreme fidelity! See page 2-2 to offer games exceptional game sound with Absolute HD Play in a intuitive color-coded fashion. ...
...to optimal performance. Component Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) Maximum OC with confidence with burn proof protection to the gamers of overheating. 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 absolute quality. �... to monitor and save an overheating GPU. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in extreme fidelity! See page 2-2 to offer games exceptional game sound with Absolute HD Play in a intuitive color-coded fashion. ...
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... on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to a new 6-engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides... you easy ways to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for details. External...
... on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to a new 6-engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides... you easy ways to achieve quiet and efficient cooling. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for details. External...
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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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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. 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 1.90867-1....
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. 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 1.90867-1....
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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 being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. Memory LED Refer to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. Memory LED Refer to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3.
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... the system is loading failsafe settings for memory compatibility after pressing the MemOK! MemOK! switch. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 6. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you turn on switch. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-5 LED blinks while the system is ON...
... the system is loading failsafe settings for memory compatibility after pressing the MemOK! MemOK! switch. 5. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch. 6. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you turn on switch. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-5 LED blinks while the system is ON...
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... Populated DIMM_C2 - ROG Rampage II GENE 2-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 Recommended memory configuration for recommended memory configuration. Follow the table... with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated Populated Populated Due to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Populated DIMM_C1 -
... Populated DIMM_C2 - ROG Rampage II GENE 2-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Channel C Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 DIMM_C1 and DIMM_C2 Recommended memory configuration for recommended memory configuration. Follow the table... with six Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated Populated Populated Due to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Populated DIMM_C1 -
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... to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more... memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system...
... to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. We recommend you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more... memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. The system...
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...socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.9 • 2.0 • 2 • • 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. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support ...Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8 • • Side(s): SS - ROG Rampage II GENE 2-17 Size...
...socket support (Optional) A* B* 1.9 • 2.0 • 2 • • 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. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support ...Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 8 • • Side(s): SS - ROG Rampage II GENE 2-17 Size...
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...Rampage II GENE 2-21 Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON Part No. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory... one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • D*: Supports six...
...Rampage II GENE 2-21 Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix KINGSTON KINGSTON MICRON Part No. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two (2) modules inserted into slot A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory... one DIMM per channel only. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the ASUS website for one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • D*: Supports six...
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... power **The system shuts dowm immediately. • The clr CMOS switch will shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. The clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. Hold down the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you easily clear the...
... power **The system shuts dowm immediately. • The clr CMOS switch will shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Press down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re... RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. The clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to default values. Hold down the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps you easily clear the...
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3. switch Press the MemOK! switch to load failsafe settings for memory compatibility and improving system boot success. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-41 MemOK!
3. switch Press the MemOK! switch to load failsafe settings for memory compatibility and improving system boot success. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-41 MemOK!
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... 3. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. ... on the screen. At power on, hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-43 Turn on the chain) c. After applying power, the system power LED on test. 2.8 Starting up . For systems with "green" standards...
... 3. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) No memory detected One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. ... on the screen. At power on, hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-43 Turn on the chain) c. After applying power, the system power LED on test. 2.8 Starting up . For systems with "green" standards...
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...tuning degree of freedom to display the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61...Target CPU Frequency: 2660MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Tuning Mode [Extreme OC] CPU Level Up [Auto] Memory Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Ratio Status:(Min:12, Max: 20) Ratio Actual...Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Gaming provides the major tuning settings for different purpose. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American...
...tuning degree of freedom to display the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61...Target CPU Frequency: 2660MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1066MHz Tuning Mode [Extreme OC] CPU Level Up [Auto] Memory Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Ratio Status:(Min:12, Max: 20) Ratio Actual...Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Gaming provides the major tuning settings for different purpose. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American...