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... support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio 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...
... support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Video menu 5-6 5.2.7 ASUS Contact information 5-7 5.2.8 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 5-9 5.3.2 AI NET 2 5-11 5.3.3 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio 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...
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Rampage Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��... Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module I/O Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications...
Rampage Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Software Form Factor 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ��S�M��B��... Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables 2-port USB2.0 + IEEE 1394a module I/O Shield Cable ties User's manual The hottest 3D game: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications...
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... a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ROG Rampage Formula 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup.... it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page for later use ....
... a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ROG Rampage Formula 2-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup.... it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on the next page for later use ....
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4.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ROG Rampage Formula 4-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details ...allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive....
4.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ROG Rampage Formula 4-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details ...allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive....
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ROG Rampage Formula 4-13 If you want to [RAID]. If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ... [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration...
ROG Rampage Formula 4-13 If you want to [RAID]. If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ... [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-36 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 ROG Rampage Formula
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-36 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 ROG Rampage Formula
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...ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard...® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ROG Rampage Formula 5-1
...ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard...® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. The contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ROG Rampage Formula 5-1
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... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - Install the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility before installing ASUS AI Suite. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset...
... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility Installs the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - Install the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility before installing ASUS AI Suite. 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Intel Chipset...
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...software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. View the online help for updates. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5... Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you...
...software. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. View the online help for updates. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5... Direct Link Installs the ASUS AI Direct Link utility. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you...
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ROG Rampage Formula 5-5 Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
ROG Rampage Formula 5-5 Intel ICH9 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH9R RAID/AHCI driver disk. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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...® High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, ... find the SoundMAX®/ SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon on your PC. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility.
...® High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD1988 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, ... find the SoundMAX®/ SoundMAX® BlackHawk icon on your PC. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988 Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility.
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...PC Probe II main window allows you of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ROG Rampage Formula 5-21 Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. You can start installation. 2. Follow the screen instructions to the optical ...problem with these components. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your system and change ...
...PC Probe II main window allows you of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ROG Rampage Formula 5-21 Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. You can start installation. 2. Follow the screen instructions to the optical ...problem with these components. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your system and change ...
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... Rampage Formula Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level Up Press to launch AI Gear 3, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Click this icon to complete installation. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers... Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Install the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Place the support DVD to...
... Rampage Formula Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch CPU Level Up Press to launch AI Gear 3, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Q-Fan 2 utilities easily. Click this icon to complete installation. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers... Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Install the ASUS EPU Driver + AI Gear 3 Utility before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Place the support DVD to...
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5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID controller that of ...a minimum of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Among the advantages of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use of both RAID 0 and RAID...and RAID 10 function to the entire system. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is best...
5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge RAID controller that of ...a minimum of data from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Among the advantages of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use of both RAID 0 and RAID...and RAID 10 function to the entire system. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is best...
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...to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. ROG Rampage Formula 5-45 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Insert the support CD into the... any key to avoid computer virus infection. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9 32/...
...to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. ROG Rampage Formula 5-45 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Insert the support CD into the... any key to avoid computer virus infection. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Start Windows®. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH9 32/...
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During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-46 Chapter 5: Software support Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2.
During the OS installation, select Intel ICH9R. 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. 5-46 Chapter 5: Software support Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2.
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You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. A.2.1 System requirements Before using ...EM64T. 2. ROG Rampage Formula A-1 A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on...
You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. A.2.1 System requirements Before using ...EM64T. 2. ROG Rampage Formula A-1 A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on...