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... the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-10 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-10 4.2.9 General help 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-11 iv
... the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-10 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-10 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-10 4.2.9 General help 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-11 iv
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...utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level Up 5-33 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link ...5-34 5.4 RAID configurations 5-36 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-36 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-37 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-45 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
...utility)... 5-12 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Suite 5-27 5.3.6 ASUS EPU Utility-AI Gear 3 5-29 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-30 5.3.8 ASUS Q-Fan 2 5-31 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level Up 5-33 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link ...5-34 5.4 RAID configurations 5-36 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-36 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-37 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-45 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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... push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate... window to ensure system stability. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for...
... push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate... window to ensure system stability. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to the Appendix for...
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... 10) is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to avoid mechanical conflict with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB1112 RAMPAGE FORMULA USB910 RAMPAGE FORMULA USB... USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows® XP or later version. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78...
... 10) is available only if you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to avoid mechanical conflict with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB1112 RAMPAGE FORMULA USB910 RAMPAGE FORMULA USB... USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard. You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows® XP or later version. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78...
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configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is user- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields ... items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 SATA Configuration System Information [06:22:54] [Thur 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up...
configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is user- To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields ... items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 SATA Configuration System Information [06:22:54] [Thur 10/04/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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... and click the CPU Level Up button on the taskbar allow you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. ROG Rampage Formula 5-33 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI... and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window.
... and click the CPU Level Up button on the taskbar allow you to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of overclocking configuration. ROG Rampage Formula 5-33 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application allows you to select the CPU level, adjust advanced CPU/Memory/PCI... and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window.
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...'s sake, it is limited if you set your firewall software other than Windows Firewall before launching AI Direct Link. • The transfer rate is recommended that you use a 10/100 LAN card. From the Windows® taskbar, right click on this pop-up message and follow the instructions... to enable the incoming folder. 2. For Windows XP Home edition users, click Steps of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then ...
...'s sake, it is limited if you set your firewall software other than Windows Firewall before launching AI Direct Link. • The transfer rate is recommended that you use a 10/100 LAN card. From the Windows® taskbar, right click on this pop-up message and follow the instructions... to enable the incoming folder. 2. For Windows XP Home edition users, click Steps of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then ...
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... except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Close the Display Properties window. See page 4-25 for details. 4. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU...Enabled], then press . Turn on the Monitor power section to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Press to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Click the Power button on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Click Apply, then click OK...
... except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Close the Display Properties window. See page 4-25 for details. 4. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU...Enabled], then press . Turn on the Monitor power section to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Press to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Click the Power button on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Click Apply, then click OK...