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......vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Rampage Formula specifications summary xi 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... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central...
......vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Rampage Formula specifications summary xi 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... 1-4 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-4 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-5 2.2.4 Audio card layout 2-5 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central...
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... removing devices to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed ...
... removing devices to fix it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed ...
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...LCD Poster. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the... the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change...
...LCD Poster. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the... the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to change...
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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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...-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties ROG motherboard support DVD The hottest game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Rampage Formula motherboard! User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome...
...-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit Cable ties ROG motherboard support DVD The hottest game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® Rampage Formula motherboard! User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome...
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... anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of Gamers, mercy rules are only for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. We believe in making .../ Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in the world. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the most innovating ideas, and we excel...
... anisotropic filtering, shading, and texture settings. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of Gamers, mercy rules are only for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. We believe in making .../ Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Extreme CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Quad-core/Core™2 processor in the world. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the most innovating ideas, and we excel...
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...managing traffic between two separate networks. ROG Rampage Formula 1-3 Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based ...other PC portable devices. See page 2-30 for details. See pages 2-28 and 2-32 for details. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the...
...managing traffic between two separate networks. ROG Rampage Formula 1-3 Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based ...other PC portable devices. See page 2-30 for details. See pages 2-28 and 2-32 for details. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM ratio proportions by eliminating the bottleneck when overclocking both the...
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...the performance instantly! It automatically provides power for details. You can help save the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AI Gear 3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to your partners on the use of creating ... consumers' health while minimizing the impact on your CPU at no additional cost with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is never as easy as this motherboard allows users to help you could have a more expansive CPU? Overclocking is in line with...
...the performance instantly! It automatically provides power for details. You can help save the environment. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with AI Gear 3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to your partners on the use of creating ... consumers' health while minimizing the impact on your CPU at no additional cost with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is never as easy as this motherboard allows users to help you could have a more expansive CPU? Overclocking is in line with...
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.... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is required before using C.P.R. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can also be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to optimal performance.... Voltiminder LED In the persuit of overheating. See page 4-16 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you are looking for details. ASUS O.C. See page 5-32 for details. function. Profile that allows users to increase chipset voltages without...
.... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is required before using C.P.R. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can also be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to optimal performance.... Voltiminder LED In the persuit of overheating. See page 4-16 for details. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you are looking for details. ASUS O.C. See page 5-32 for details. function. Profile that allows users to increase chipset voltages without...
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... made to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to help make dialogues clearer. SupremeFX II also... 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 find out what is wrong. Onboard Switches With an easy press during...
... made to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to help make dialogues clearer. SupremeFX II also... 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 find out what is wrong. Onboard Switches With an easy press during...
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... the system can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in light loading.See page 5-29 for details. ROG Rampage Formula 1-7 As a digital solution, AI Gear 3 is very precise and can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are ... The optional fan is specifically designed to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 allows...
... the system can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in light loading.See page 5-29 for details. ROG Rampage Formula 1-7 As a digital solution, AI Gear 3 is very precise and can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are ... The optional fan is specifically designed to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate. 1.3.4 ASUS special features AI Gear 3 With a manual or automatic mode, AI Gear 3 allows...
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... OS-based flash utility. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to restore corrupted BIOS data from ...the available options. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to your choice from a USB flash disk ...
... OS-based flash utility. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to restore corrupted BIOS data from ...the available options. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to your choice from a USB flash disk ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Slide switch 2-24 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ROG Rampage Formula
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-21 2.6 Slide switch 2-24 2.7 Aduio card, I/O shield, and LCD Poster Installation 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-27 ROG Rampage Formula
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... 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Rampage Formula 2-1 Failure to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you can select the voltage to display...
... 1.50000~1.60000 High (yellow) 1.50625~1.69375 1.62000~1.80000 Crazy (red) 1.70000~ 1.82000~ ROG Rampage Formula 2-1 Failure to do so may adjust the voltages in BIOS. You may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you can select the voltage to display...
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4. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch ROG Rampage Formula 2-3 It blinks when data is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑.... The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA Power on switch that the system is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA HD_LED RAMPAGE FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. The LED does not light up to indicate that lights up when ...
4. Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on switch ROG Rampage Formula 2-3 It blinks when data is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft‑.... The illustration below shows the location of the onboard power-on switch. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA Power on switch that the system is designed to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA HD_LED RAMPAGE FORMULA Hard Disk LED 5. The LED does not light up to indicate that lights up when ...
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.... DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine...circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis RAMPAGE FORMULA ® 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place ...
.... DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine...circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis RAMPAGE FORMULA ® 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place ...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout LCD_CON PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 ® CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64... PCI1 Intel® X48 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 88E8056 PCIEX16_1 JMB368 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power RAMPAGE FORMULA PCIEX1_3 USB1112 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 OPT_TEMP2 Super I/O OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS RST_SW ADH SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 SATA34 SATA56 ...
2.2.3 Motherboard layout LCD_CON PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN KB_USB56 EATX12V SPDIF_O12 SPDIF_OUT CLR_CMOS E1394 LGA775 ® CPU_CRAZY CPU_HIGH CPU_NORMAL EATXPWR FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64... PCI1 Intel® X48 NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL OPT_FAN1 OPT_TEMP1 88E8056 PCIEX16_1 JMB368 DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL VIA VT6308P PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power RAMPAGE FORMULA PCIEX1_3 USB1112 CLRTC_SW Intel® ICH9R HD_LED SATA12 OPT_TEMP2 Super I/O OPT_FAN3 PCIEX16_2 PCI2 IE1394_2 BIOS RST_SW ADH SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL OPT_FAN2 SATA34 SATA56 ...