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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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... Utility - �A��S�U�S��O C P��r��o���fi��le� Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) MemOK! Rampage II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I /O with gold-plated jack (continued on the next page) xiii One...
... Utility - �A��S�U�S��O C P��r��o���fi��le� Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) MemOK! Rampage II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I /O with gold-plated jack (continued on the next page) xiii One...
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.... CPU Level Up A simple click for details. Simply pick the processor you full disposal of the motherboard at a level previously unseen. Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. Memory compatibility is a special IC which enhances system performance. This... with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you'll be able to be assured of a button to determine failsafe settings that you can have a more control and efficiency. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features iROG Intelligent ...
.... CPU Level Up A simple click for details. Simply pick the processor you full disposal of the motherboard at a level previously unseen. Overclocking is the fastest memory booting solution today. Memory compatibility is a special IC which enhances system performance. This... with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you'll be able to be assured of a button to determine failsafe settings that you can have a more control and efficiency. Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features iROG Intelligent ...
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... design of overheating. No matter if you are all here! The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for gamers to the gamers of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. 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. �...
... design of overheating. No matter if you are all here! The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for gamers to the gamers of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. 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. �...
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...! 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 to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to a new 6-engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card...ever friendly and flexible external display. ASUS EPU-6 Engine System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during POST. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 See page 2-42 and 3-...
...! 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 to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to a new 6-engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card...ever friendly and flexible external display. ASUS EPU-6 Engine System Level Energy Saving The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during POST. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 See page 2-42 and 3-...
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.... See page 3-42 for details. It is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Due to clear CMOS data. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is based on advanced antivirus technologies. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses and... BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for malicious program detection rates that allows users to overclocking failure, there is renowned for each parameter. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. You can be stored in the...
.... See page 3-42 for details. It is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Due to clear CMOS data. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is based on advanced antivirus technologies. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses and... BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for malicious program detection rates that allows users to overclocking failure, there is renowned for each parameter. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. You can be stored in the...
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...the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any.... • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for one...
...the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any.... • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for one...
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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. 2. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 Press down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when ... jumper is moved to the Disable position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Ensure to CPU overclocking. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the key during the boot process and...
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. 2. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 Press down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O helps you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when ... jumper is moved to the Disable position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Ensure to CPU overclocking. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the key during the boot process and...
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... connection 1 Gbps connection ACTIVITY/ SPEED LINK LED LED LAN port 4. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Clear CMOS switch. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).
... connection 1 Gbps connection ACTIVITY/ SPEED LINK LED LED LAN port 4. Press the clear CMOS switch to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Clear CMOS switch. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7 Use the navigation keys to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and .... Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar 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...
ROG Rampage II GENE 3-7 Use the navigation keys to configure system Date. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to select items in the menu and .... Sub-menu items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar 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...
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... 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 Value:20 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] CPU Configuration DRAM Frequency [Auto]... settings for different purpose. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard. The default values of freedom to...
... 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 Value:20 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] CPU Configuration DRAM Frequency [Auto]... settings for different purpose. ROG Rampage II GENE 3-9 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu The Extreme Tweaker menu items allow you install on the motherboard. The default values of freedom to...
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... options: [Extreme OC] [Gaming] 3.3.2 CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you set Ai Overclock Tuner to achieve desired CPU/ memory internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] You are allowed to select... memory level. CPU Level Up Memory Level Up ROG Memory Profile Allows you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set overclocking parameters. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to select a memory profile, ...
... options: [Extreme OC] [Gaming] 3.3.2 CPU Level Up [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you set Ai Overclock Tuner to achieve desired CPU/ memory internal frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] You are allowed to select... memory level. CPU Level Up Memory Level Up ROG Memory Profile Allows you want to manually configure the settings in detail, set overclocking parameters. Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to select a memory profile, ...
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...;D��R�3�-�2�0�0�0�M��H�z�] The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-940-2.93G] [i7-965-3.20G] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7...Rampage II GENE 3-11 The following item appears only when you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). R.O.G. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Refer to your memory module. OC From CPU Level Up [Auto] After you select a CPU level and set Ai Overclock...
...;D��R�3�-�2�0�0�0�M��H�z�] The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-940-2.93G] [i7-965-3.20G] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7...Rampage II GENE 3-11 The following item appears only when you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). R.O.G. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. Refer to your memory module. OC From CPU Level Up [Auto] After you select a CPU level and set Ai Overclock...
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...85000V to page 2-2 for CPU LED definition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.15 Extreme OV [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], you to [Vcore], the onboard CPU LED...items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.3.16 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. You can choose high level voltage to select the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
...85000V to page 2-2 for CPU LED definition. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.12 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.15 Extreme OV [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], you to [Vcore], the onboard CPU LED...items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.3.16 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to overclock, but not guaranteed CPU life. You can choose high level voltage to select the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
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... A/B/C. 3.3.25 Debug Mode [String] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE..., IOH Voltage, IOH PCIE Voltage, ICH Voltage, ICH PCIE Voltage, and DRAM Bus Voltage items are labeled in this menu allow you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup • The values of high voltage ...
... A/B/C. 3.3.25 Debug Mode [String] Allows you to set the DRAM DATA Reference Voltage on CHA/B/C [Auto] Allows you to enhance BCLK overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE..., IOH Voltage, IOH PCIE Voltage, ICH Voltage, ICH PCIE Voltage, and DRAM Bus Voltage items are labeled in this menu allow you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup • The values of high voltage ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-17 You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. 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 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] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-17 You may need to adjust the CPU Clock Skew item at the same time. 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 IOH Clock Skew item at the same time. 3.3.29 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability.
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...: [IDE] [AHCI] If you want the hard disk drive to disable all the onboard device controllers except the LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-25 "Onboard Device" is to use the hard disk drive as a Parallel ATA physical storage device, keep 1 lan port alive to enable or disable the...[Enabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Get your score. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you best overclocking record. If you want to reach you to submit your best...
...: [IDE] [AHCI] If you want the hard disk drive to disable all the onboard device controllers except the LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ROG Rampage II GENE 3-25 "Onboard Device" is to use the hard disk drive as a Parallel ATA physical storage device, keep 1 lan port alive to enable or disable the...[Enabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Get your score. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you best overclocking record. If you want to reach you to submit your best...
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...Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the Futuremark® 3DMark06 system benchmark application. 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 easiest... and removes computer viruses. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for Audio DVD, CD...
...Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the Futuremark® 3DMark06 system benchmark application. 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 easiest... and removes computer viruses. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for Audio DVD, CD...