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...form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER ... if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii E3559 Second Edition V2 January 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved...
...form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER ... if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii E3559 Second Edition V2 January 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved...
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... 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 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level...
... 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 5-32 5.3.10 CPU Level...
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...qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Check local regulations...If possible, disconnect all power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...
...qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Check local regulations...If possible, disconnect all power cables are connected. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...
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... enclosed key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual.
... enclosed key. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual.
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...memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2 1200*/1066/800/667MHz memory modules - Rampage Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for... after ��o�v�e�r�c�lo�c�k�i�n�g�. *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X48 / ICH9R with the ��a�u�d��io...
...memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2 1200*/1066/800/667MHz memory modules - Rampage Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for... after ��o�v�e�r�c�lo�c�k�i�n�g�. *Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X48 / ICH9R with the ��a�u�d��io...
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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 are subject to change without notice. xiii Rampage Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability...65533;�B�I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables ...
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 are subject to change without notice. xiii Rampage Formula specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability...65533;�B�I�O�S� WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan SupremeFX II Audio Card 3 in 1 ASUS Q-connector kit UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable Serial ATA cables Serial ATA power cables ...
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...cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. 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 users to choose ...from four profiles to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See pages 4-33 and 5-31 for the entire system. ROG Rampage Formula 1-7 As a digital...
...cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for details. 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 users to choose ...from four profiles to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See pages 4-33 and 5-31 for the entire system. ROG Rampage Formula 1-7 As a digital...
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...8226; Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install a maximum of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 -... for the dual-channel configuration. If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 The system maps the total size of...
...8226; Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install a maximum of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at DDR2-667. Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 -... for the dual-channel configuration. If this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 The system maps the total size of...
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... the motherboard support DVD. For RAID 10, use at least four hard disk drives. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RAMPAGE FORMULA SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RAMPAGE FORMULA SATA ...connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to PIN 1. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. • Before creating a...
... the motherboard support DVD. For RAID 10, use at least four hard disk drives. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RAMPAGE FORMULA SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6 GND RAMPAGE FORMULA SATA ...connectors (7-pin SATA1~6) These connectors are set to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to PIN 1. See section 4.3.6 SATA Configuration for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. • Before creating a...
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...E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Scroll down to [Manual] after you would like to adjust other settings in more items. C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 LVL : 05 06 06 06 06... CPU level, and relevant parameters will be automatically adNSjuBBstLLeEEdDD aSSceellceeoccrttdiiinoonng to the select[[eNSdooruCttPhh UBBrrliieddvggeeel.VVIoof llyttoaau]] want to manually configure the setVtoinlgtismiinnddeertaLiEl,Ds et Ai Overclo[cEknaTbluende]r to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to malfunction. If...
...E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Scroll down to [Manual] after you would like to adjust other settings in more items. C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 LVL : 05 06 06 06 06... CPU level, and relevant parameters will be automatically adNSjuBBstLLeEEdDD aSSceellceeoccrttdiiinoonng to the select[[eNSdooruCttPhh UBBrrliieddvggeeel.VVIoof llyttoaau]] want to manually configure the setVtoinlgtismiinnddeertaLiEl,Ds et Ai Overclo[cEknaTbluende]r to see more details, set Ai Overclock Tuner to malfunction. If...
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... type. • The option [Crazy] appears only when you use a CPU above E6600. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Super MemProfile CPU Level Up Allows you use a CPU above E6600. Loads the standard settings for the system. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Enter a ratio...] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] The option [Crazy] appears only when you to North Bridge [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] ROG Rampage Formula 4-17
... type. • The option [Crazy] appears only when you use a CPU above E6600. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Super MemProfile CPU Level Up Allows you use a CPU above E6600. Loads the standard settings for the system. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Enter a ratio...] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] The option [Crazy] appears only when you to North Bridge [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] ROG Rampage Formula 4-17
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... 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Super MemProfile] or [Manual]. The values range from 100 to obtain better DRAM performance; The values range from 200 to set the PCI Express frequency. DRAM Command Rate [Auto...] Select [1N] to 180. Use the and keys to [Manual]. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. The following two items become unstable!
... 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Super MemProfile] or [Manual]. The values range from 100 to obtain better DRAM performance; The values range from 200 to set the PCI Express frequency. DRAM Command Rate [Auto...] Select [1N] to 180. Use the and keys to [Manual]. You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. The following two items become unstable!
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... 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 350ps] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items become configurable when you set DRAM Timing Control to [Manual]. 1st Information : 4-5-5-15-3-42-6-3 (These values are auto-detected) CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM ...] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]�-�[1�5��D�R��A�M��C��lo�c�k�s�] ROG Rampage Formula 4-19
... 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 250ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 350ps] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items become configurable when you set DRAM Timing Control to [Manual]. 1st Information : 4-5-5-15-3-42-6-3 (These values are auto-detected) CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM ...] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]�-�[1�5��D�R��A�M��C��lo�c�k�s�] ROG Rampage Formula 4-19
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... the DRAM performance. Setting this item to [Light] enhances the DRAM compatibility. Configuration options: [Auto] [Moderate] [Light] [Strong] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 (These values are auto-detected) LVL : 05 06 06 06 06 (These values are auto-detected) WRITE to PRE Delay... Clocks]-[15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you set Ai Transaction Booster to [Manual]. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... the DRAM performance. Setting this item to [Light] enhances the DRAM compatibility. Configuration options: [Auto] [Moderate] [Light] [Strong] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 (These values are auto-detected) LVL : 05 06 06 06 06 (These values are auto-detected) WRITE to PRE Delay... Clocks]-[15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you set Ai Transaction Booster to [Manual]. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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...] [0.57x] NB GTL Voltage Refernece [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67V] [0.63V] [0.60V] [0.57V] [0.56V] [0.53V] [0.51V] [0.49V] DRAM Controller Voltage REF [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you set the SB LED Selection item to [South Bridge Voltage], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge voltage condition. When...
...] [0.57x] NB GTL Voltage Refernece [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [0.67V] [0.63V] [0.60V] [0.57V] [0.56V] [0.53V] [0.51V] [0.49V] DRAM Controller Voltage REF [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you set the SB LED Selection item to [South Bridge Voltage], the onboard southbridge LED displays southbridge voltage condition. When...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ROG Rampage Formula 4-23 DRAM Channel A Voltage REF [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration options: [CPU Voltage] [CPU PLL Voltage] NB LED... options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDR2_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] DDR2 Channel B Voltage REF [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you to switch the onboard northbridge LED display between CPU voltage [CPU Voltage] and CPU PLL voltage [CPU PLL Voltage...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ROG Rampage Formula 4-23 DRAM Channel A Voltage REF [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you can set to [Auto] for the safe mode. Configuration options: [CPU Voltage] [CPU PLL Voltage] NB LED... options: [DDR2_REF-30mv] [DDR2_REF-20mv] [DDR2_REF-10mv] [DDR2_REF] [DDR2_REF+10mv] [DDR2_REF+20mv] [DDR2_REF+30mv] DDR2 Channel B Voltage REF [Auto] Allows you to manually set the memory voltage, or you to switch the onboard northbridge LED display between CPU voltage [CPU Voltage] and CPU PLL voltage [CPU PLL Voltage...
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... Speed :1333 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB CPUID :6FB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:08.0, Min:06.0) Ratio Actual Value: 8 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Disabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep...
... Speed :1333 MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB CPUID :6FB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:08.0, Min:06.0) Ratio Actual Value: 8 Options Auto Manual CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Disabled] CPU TM function: [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep...
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... 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If the fan is not connected to configure the Target Temperature item. If the fan is not connected to [Manual Mode], you are allowed to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. When this item is set the Chassis Fan 3 Control to enable or disable the chassis fan3 controller.
... 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If the fan is not connected to configure the Target Temperature item. If the fan is not connected to [Manual Mode], you are allowed to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. When this item is set the Chassis Fan 3 Control to enable or disable the chassis fan3 controller.
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...;�is� item appears�w��h�e�n��t�h�e� OPT_Fan1/2/3 Fan Control item is set to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ROG Rampage Formula 4-35 Configuration options: [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] Target Temperature [32] Allows you to set the fan fix ratio. �T�h�i�s�...65533;a�p�p��e�a�r�s��w�h�e��n�t�h�e� OPT_Fan1/2/3 Fan Control item is set to [Manual Mode].
...;�is� item appears�w��h�e�n��t�h�e� OPT_Fan1/2/3 Fan Control item is set to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ROG Rampage Formula 4-35 Configuration options: [70%] [80%] [90%] [100%] Target Temperature [32] Allows you to set the fan fix ratio. �T�h�i�s�...65533;a�p�p��e�a�r�s��w�h�e��n�t�h�e� OPT_Fan1/2/3 Fan Control item is set to [Manual Mode].
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of video clips. Click an item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 Video menu Click the Video tab to display a list of supplementary user manuals. Click the Extreme OC Clip item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of video clips. Click an item to watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support