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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus 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 Unit ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Maximus 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 Unit ...
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... software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •... also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer...
... software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •... also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer...
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...;O��S�(�a�t�r�e�a�r�) Q-Fan Plus ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo3 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a...x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii EX) - Maximus II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports onboard, 6 ports at back I/O) Keyboard-TweakIt Power...
...;O��S�(�a�t�r�e�a�r�) Q-Fan Plus ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo3 16Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI2.0a...x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii EX) - Maximus II GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports max. 12 USB 2.0 ports (6 ports onboard, 6 ports at back I/O) Keyboard-TweakIt Power...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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...is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus II GENE motherboard! ROG Maximus II GENE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus II GENE Cables 1 �x �U���lt�r��... L�C�D��Po�s�te�r 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome...
...is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Maximus II GENE motherboard! ROG Maximus II GENE 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ROG Maximus II GENE Cables 1 �x �U���lt�r��... L�C�D��Po�s�te�r 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome...
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... matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of ...; 2 series processor is excellent for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that features data transfer rates of Gamers. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard...
... matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of ...; 2 series processor is excellent for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that features data transfer rates of Gamers. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard...
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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 hand iROG is able to determine failsafe settings that you want . See page 2-27 for double speed... the top concerns when it provides system maintenance and management with the higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings you . ROG Maximus II GENE 1-3 This design allows advanced user control and management to be processed at a hardware level. CrossFire ignites with more , MemOK!
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 hand iROG is able to determine failsafe settings that you want . See page 2-27 for double speed... the top concerns when it provides system maintenance and management with the higher antialiasing, anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings you . ROG Maximus II GENE 1-3 This design allows advanced user control and management to be processed at a hardware level. CrossFire ignites with more , MemOK!
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... memory timing settings, they are looking for overclockers. Maintaining ample voltage support for gamers to optimal performance. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for the CPU is critical during game play. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of extreme performance...overheating GPU. 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 HD Play in extreme fidelity! Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical but...
... memory timing settings, they are looking for overclockers. Maintaining ample voltage support for gamers to optimal performance. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for the CPU is critical during game play. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of extreme performance...overheating GPU. 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 HD Play in extreme fidelity! Extreme Tweaker One stop performance tuning shop Extreme Tweaker is critical but...
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...Maximus II GENE 1-5 With auto phase switching for details. See page 2-46 and 3-29 for details. The Q-Fan function automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature... collection 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...
...Maximus II GENE 1-5 With auto phase switching for details. See page 2-46 and 3-29 for details. The Q-Fan function automatically detects temperature and adjusts fan speed accordingly to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature... collection 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...
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...there is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using C.P.R. See page 3-4 for each parameter. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy... hangs due to clear CMOS data. Due to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and...
...there is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using C.P.R. See page 3-4 for each parameter. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy... hangs due to clear CMOS data. Due to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one complete module. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and...
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Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7.
Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7.
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The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-29 clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: Power off with +... system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. Hold down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to...
The clr CMOS switch on the back I/O. 2. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-29 clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3 S4 Clearing CMOS ** *G3: Power off with +... system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. Hold down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to...
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... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controllers. • These connectors are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to Standard IDE mode by default... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-35
... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controllers. • These connectors are set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set , refer to Standard IDE mode by default... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ROG Maximus II GENE 2-35
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...on the devices in Chapter 3. Turn on the screen. System power 6. For systems with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. At power on self tests or POST. ...the system power LED on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on . ROG Maximus II GENE 2-47 Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system ...
...on the devices in Chapter 3. Turn on the screen. System power 6. For systems with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. At power on self tests or POST. ...the system power LED on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on . ROG Maximus II GENE 2-47 Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system ...
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... menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. MAXIIGEN.ROM MAXIIGEN ROG Maximus II GENE 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the... update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the...
... menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. MAXIIGEN.ROM MAXIIGEN ROG Maximus II GENE 3-3 Always update the utility to complete the... update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the...
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... boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ... Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit 2. When found . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1.
... boot failure! To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 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 ... Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit 2. When found . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1.
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... BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware chip. This section explains how to configure your BIOS. This requires you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to...
... BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware chip. This section explains how to configure your BIOS. This requires you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to...
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.... Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and...
.... Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Auto] ACPI Version Features [Disabled] ACPI APIC support [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and...
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...] Enable the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled] Disable the S.M.A.R.T feature. 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the IDE controller to combine two 16-bit reads from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. ROG Maximus II GENE 3-19 The DMA mode... to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead...
...] Enable the S.M.A.R.T feature. [Disabled] Disable the S.M.A.R.T feature. 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the IDE controller to combine two 16-bit reads from the hard disk into a single 32-bit double word transfer to the processor. Setting to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. ROG Maximus II GENE 3-19 The DMA mode... to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. [Disabled] When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead...
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...] Selects the time out value for the SATA devices installed in this function. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to configure the item. This function will be effective only if the device is...
...] Selects the time out value for the SATA devices installed in this function. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to configure the item. This function will be effective only if the device is...