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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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...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 [Extreme OC 3-10 3.3.2 CPU Level Up [Auto 3-10 3.3.3 Ai Overclock...
...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 [Extreme OC 3-10 3.3.2 CPU Level Up [Auto 3-10 3.3.3 Ai Overclock...
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... 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) External LCD Poster MemOK! 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...
... 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x Clr CMOS switch (continued on the next page) xiii COP EX (Component Overheat Protection - Voltiminder LED - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) External LCD Poster MemOK! 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...
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...; Control Center to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand iROG is able to be processed at no additional cost with ROG's...and management to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve system booting success. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for instant upgrade! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. This remarkable ... CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! ROG Maximus II GENE 1-3
...; Control Center to , and the motherboard will do the rest for details. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features iROG Intelligent multiple control at hand iROG is able to be processed at no additional cost with ROG's...and management to determine failsafe settings that can dramatically improve system booting success. iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for instant upgrade! Double Bandwidth This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. This remarkable ... CPU speed and enjoy the performance instantly! ROG Maximus II GENE 1-3
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...increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating. Maintaining ample voltage support for gamers to spot enemies in 3D environment during overclocking. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. The Voltiminder LED... allows quick voltage monitoring for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for overclockers. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for details. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for the CPU...
...increase chipset voltages without the worries of overheating. Maintaining ample voltage support for gamers to spot enemies in 3D environment during overclocking. SupremeFX X-Fi combines the technological quality design of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is critical but risky. The Voltiminder LED... allows quick voltage monitoring for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for overclockers. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for details. SupremeFX X-Fi features unique audio innovations for the CPU...
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ROG Maximus II GENE 1-5 Onboard Switches No more devices! See page 2-44 for details. 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 ...card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. See page 2-46 and 3-29 for details. Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for...
ROG Maximus II GENE 1-5 Onboard Switches No more devices! See page 2-44 for details. 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 ...card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. See page 2-46 and 3-29 for details. Q-Fan Plus Optimized quietness and cooling for...
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... industry's highest. See page 3-42 for individual users and home offices. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The BIOS settings can update your BIOS in one easy step with one cable at...best protection from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy ...
... industry's highest. See page 3-42 for individual users and home offices. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The BIOS settings can update your BIOS in one easy step with one cable at...best protection from viruses and spyware Kaspersky® Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required before using a USB flash disk without preparing an additional floppy ...
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...for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the... for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered, non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs...
...for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A, and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the... for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered, non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs...
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Press down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. Hold down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear ...(3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); ROG Maximus II GENE 2-29 With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable...
Press down the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. Hold down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear ...(3-pin CLRTC_SW) This jumper allows you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); ROG Maximus II GENE 2-29 With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW jumper is moved to the Disable...
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Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. 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. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. 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. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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ROG Maximus II GENE 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System .... 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 Maximus II GENE 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Extreme Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System .... 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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...Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Tuning Mode [Extreme OC] CPU Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] CPU Configuration CPU Clock Skew [Auto] NB Clock Skew [Auto] FSB ...overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of freedom to the extreme. Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on the motherboard. ROG Maximus II GENE...
...Tweaker Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Tuning Mode [Extreme OC] CPU Level Up [Auto] Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] CPU Configuration CPU Clock Skew [Auto] NB Clock Skew [Auto] FSB ...overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of freedom to the extreme. Scroll down to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on the motherboard. ROG Maximus II GENE...
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... by the clock generator to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Loads the standard settings for different purpose. The value of CPU/memory overclocking options to adjust the FSB frequency. The values range from 200 to your CPU model. 3.3.5 CPU Configuration The items in this item may ...Refer to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at the same time. The Extreme OC mode offers the maximum tuning degree of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto CPU Level Up Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to...
... by the clock generator to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Loads the standard settings for different purpose. The value of CPU/memory overclocking options to adjust the FSB frequency. The values range from 200 to your CPU model. 3.3.5 CPU Configuration The items in this item may ...Refer to adjust the NB Clock Skew item at the same time. The Extreme OC mode offers the maximum tuning degree of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto CPU Level Up Allows you to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be automatically adjusted according to...
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.... 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on Channel A/B 1/2 [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.3.9 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] Selects the ...] Adjusting this item may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability. When set to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks]-[18 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks]-[18 DRAM Clocks] ROG Maximus II GENE 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-...
.... 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on Channel A/B 1/2 [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.3.9 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] Selects the ...] Adjusting this item may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability. When set to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks]-[18 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks]-[18 DRAM Clocks] ROG Maximus II GENE 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-...
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Maintains the normal DRAM performance. Better enhances the DRAM compatibility. Common Performance Level [05] Set this function. ROG Maximus II GENE 3-13 Disables this function. 3.3.14 DRAM Read Training [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The BIOS automatically controls ... Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. The values range from 1 to enter the desired value. Enhances the DRAM overclocking ability. Enables this function. Enhances the DRAM overclocking ability. 3.3.15 MEM. OC Charger [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The BIOS automatically controls this function...
Maintains the normal DRAM performance. Better enhances the DRAM compatibility. Common Performance Level [05] Set this function. ROG Maximus II GENE 3-13 Disables this function. 3.3.14 DRAM Read Training [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The BIOS automatically controls ... Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. The values range from 1 to enter the desired value. Enhances the DRAM overclocking ability. Enables this function. Enhances the DRAM overclocking ability. 3.3.15 MEM. OC Charger [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] The BIOS automatically controls this function...
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This item appears when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. 3.3.21 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.3.20 PCIE ... 1.1 Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS automatically adjust the voltage. Different Amplitude might enhance FSB overclocking ability. Follows Intel specifications. Improve CPU VDroop directly. 3.3.19 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Allows you to 5. Pull-In of phases is determined by DRAM frequency...
This item appears when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. 3.3.21 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] 3.3.20 PCIE ... 1.1 Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS automatically adjust the voltage. Different Amplitude might enhance FSB overclocking ability. Follows Intel specifications. Improve CPU VDroop directly. 3.3.19 CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Allows you to 5. Pull-In of phases is determined by DRAM frequency...
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... voltage, or your can set to [Auto] for the safe mode. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.3.32 North Bridge DDR Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge DDR reference voltage...the keyboard TweakIt control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.35 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enhances FSB overclocking ability Set to [Auto] for EMI control. 3.3.26 South Bridge 1.1 Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the South Bridge... the CPU GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. ROG Maximus II GENE 3-15
... voltage, or your can set to [Auto] for the safe mode. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.3.32 North Bridge DDR Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge DDR reference voltage...the keyboard TweakIt control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.35 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enhances FSB overclocking ability Set to [Auto] for EMI control. 3.3.26 South Bridge 1.1 Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the South Bridge... the CPU GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. ROG Maximus II GENE 3-15
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3.3.36 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Set to [Auto] for EMI control. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.3.36 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Disabled] [Auto] Enhances the PCIE overclocking ability Set to [Auto] for EMI control. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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"Onboard Device" is to reach you best overclocking record. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Device [Standard] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [...ROM. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN BootROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to submit your best overclocking record! Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to high- definition audio. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Onboard PCIEx1 LAN [Enabled] Allows you to...
"Onboard Device" is to reach you best overclocking record. 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Device [Standard] High Definition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [...ROM. 3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN BootROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you to submit your best overclocking record! Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to high- definition audio. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Onboard PCIEx1 LAN [Enabled] Allows you to...
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... Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for easy file-compression and protection. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for extreme O.C. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs Microsoft DirectX 9.0c...
... Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for easy file-compression and protection. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for extreme O.C. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs Microsoft DirectX 9.0c...