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Contents 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-24 4.3.7 CPU Level Up 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-33 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-33 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-... Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
Contents 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-24 4.3.7 CPU Level Up 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-33 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-33 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-... Installing CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-3 5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.2.1 Requirements 5-5 5.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 5-6 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers 5-7 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA®...
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... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user... guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI...
... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user... guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI...
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...asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots a��t�d�u�a�l��x�1�6��s�p�e�e�d� 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports NVIDIA® SLI... MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to 6.4GT/s; Rampage II GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket ...
...asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots a��t�d�u�a�l��x�1�6��s�p�e�e�d� 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot 1 x PCI 2.2 slot Supports NVIDIA® SLI... MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Due to 6.4GT/s; Rampage II GENE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket ...
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ROG Rampage II GENE 1-1 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�...65533;r 1 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Rampage II GENE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable ties 1 x ROG theme label ...
ROG Rampage II GENE 1-1 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�...65533;r 1 x 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ROG Rampage II GENE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Cable ties 1 x ROG theme label ...
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... and running in no additional cost with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you'll be able to be assured of the motherboard at no time. MemOK! Memory compatibility is able to computer upgrades. The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand Why choose when you can have ...page 3-12 and 4-26 for instant upgrade! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features iROG Intelligent multiple control at a level previously unseen. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 Worry no longer because with ROG's CPU Level Up! Ever...
... and running in no additional cost with the ROG Rampage II GENE, you'll be able to be assured of the motherboard at no time. MemOK! Memory compatibility is able to computer upgrades. The board features SLI/CrossFire on Demand Why choose when you can have ...page 3-12 and 4-26 for instant upgrade! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features iROG Intelligent multiple control at a level previously unseen. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-3 Worry no longer because with ROG's CPU Level Up! Ever...
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...mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (blue) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. •...;�f�o��r��d�e�t�a�il�s�. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information See page 2-35 for better thermal environment.
...mode, use first the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (blue) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. •...;�f�o��r��d�e�t�a�il�s�. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2 when using multiple graphics cards for details. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information See page 2-35 for better thermal environment.
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Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. technology support
Multiple 5GPU This chapter describes how to install and configure multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. technology support
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5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ROG Rampage II GENE 5-5 Download the latest driver...
5.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you install additional chassis fans for better thermal environment. • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for the latest certified graphics card and supported 3D application list. ROG Rampage II GENE 5-5 Download the latest driver...
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... 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Align and... firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. 5.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are ...
... 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the graphics card. SLI bridge Goldfingers 5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Align and... firmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldfingers on the slots. 4. 5.2.2 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards The following pictures are ...
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... your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in step (A), select Personalize. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5 on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Right click on page 5-9). ROG Rampage II GENE 5-7 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel... Panel by the following two methods. A. 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology.
... your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the SLI feature in step (A), select Personalize. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears (See Step B5 on the empty space of the Windows® desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Right click on page 5-9). ROG Rampage II GENE 5-7 If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel... Panel by the following two methods. A. 5.2.3 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology.