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... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights... Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights... Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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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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...xi Noise Filter Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Rampage Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core...;�fo�r��u�p��to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X48 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered...
...xi Noise Filter Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF Out ports at midboard; ADI 1988B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Rampage Formula specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFire™ Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core...;�fo�r��u�p��to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® X48 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered...
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...along with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of the best. CrossFire™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic ...™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 DDR2 memory. In the Republic of FSB 1333, providing great ...
...along with a real-time 3D-rendered previews within ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Native DDR2 1066 memory support To attain top performance, ASUS engineers have successfully unleashed the true potential of the best. CrossFire™ allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic ...™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 DDR2 memory. In the Republic of FSB 1333, providing great ...
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... 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. See page 2‑16 for details. See page 2-27 for details. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM...
... 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. See page 2‑16 for details. See page 2-27 for details. ASUS Super Memspeed Technology To attain top performance, ASUS has managed to break through current FSB and DRAM...
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... and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in line with AI Gear 3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ROG's CPU Level Up! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High...
... and tune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in line with AI Gear 3, this motherboard ensures longer power component lifespans and higher overclockability due to reach higher memory frequencies and enjoy better performance. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with ROG's CPU Level Up! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High...
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...EX allows more freedom and less constraint for each parameter. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 Acting as the "red zone" of overheating. It can be used to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can also be stored in the CMOS or...environment without the worries of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! See page 5-32 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs ...
...EX allows more freedom and less constraint for each parameter. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 Acting as the "red zone" of overheating. It can be used to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can also be stored in the CMOS or...environment without the worries of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! See page 5-32 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs ...
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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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... in the bag that came with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. you can select the voltage to the illustration below ...Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 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 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
... in the bag that came with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. you can select the voltage to the illustration below ...Normal (green) 1.10000~1.50000 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 Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
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... of the northbridge/ southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.49 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20~1.40 ...~ 1.90~ 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red)...
... of the northbridge/ southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. ® NB_CRAZY NB_HIGH NB_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA SB_CRAZY SB_HIGH SB_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA North/South Bridge LED Normal (green) North Bridge Voltage 1.25~1.49 FSB Termination Voltage 1.20~1.40 ...~ 1.90~ 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. ® RAMPAGE FORMULA DDR_CRAZY DDR_HIGH DDR_NORMAL RAMPAGE FORMULA DDR LED DRAM Voltage Normal (green) 1.80~2.20 High (yellow) 2.22~2.60 Crazy (red)...
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... B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B A Load plate Alignment key 5. 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...to remove (B). CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
... B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B A Load plate Alignment key 5. 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...to remove (B). CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Lift the load plate with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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... DIMM_B2 RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard...
... DIMM_B2 RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 • This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz. See section 4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information With the ASUS Super Memspeed Technology, this motherboard natively supports up to [DDR2-1066MHz]. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard...
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...8226; If you want to operate with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always ...DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. Populated - ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 Populated • You may install...
...8226; If you want to operate with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If this motherboard can only support up of less than 3GB because the address space is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Always ...DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - - Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. Populated - ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 Populated • You may install...
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Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: ...-25C DIMM support A* B* C • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one...NT5TU64M8BE-25C SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS E2508AB-GE-E SS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. Rampage Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB...
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667MHz QVL. 2-18 Chapter 2: ...-25C DIMM support A* B* C • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the white slots as one...NT5TU64M8BE-25C SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS E2508AB-GE-E SS N2TU51280BE-25C DS Part No. Rampage Formula Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB...
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...24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide switch allows you easily to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW RAMPAGE FORMULA Enable (Default) RAMPAGE FORMULA Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3 S4 ...erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to CPU overclocking. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW switch...
...24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) This onboard slide switch allows you easily to re-enter data. ® CLRTC_SW RAMPAGE FORMULA Enable (Default) RAMPAGE FORMULA Clear RTC RAM Disable clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3 S4 ...erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to CPU overclocking. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the clr CMOS switch will not function if the CLRTC_SW switch...
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... 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA ...device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). ROG Rampage Formula...
... 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA ...device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). ROG Rampage Formula...
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...after the system LED turns on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ROG Rampage Formula 3-1 External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. At power on the chain) c. Connect... the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. After making all switches ...
...after the system LED turns on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ROG Rampage Formula 3-1 External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. At power on the chain) c. Connect... the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. After making all switches ...
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... menu gives you to select the type of the general system specifications. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS BIOS Version : 0108 Build Date : 12/04/07 Processor Type Speed Count... and Reporting Technology (SMART). Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you an overview of device connected to the system. ROG Rampage Formula 4-15
... menu gives you to select the type of the general system specifications. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS BIOS Version : 0108 Build Date : 12/04/07 Processor Type Speed Count... and Reporting Technology (SMART). Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you an overview of device connected to the system. ROG Rampage Formula 4-15
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...E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] The option [Crazy] appears only when you to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Use the and keys to select a ratio....when you select a CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will detect possible values. Super Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you use a CPU above E6600. If you want to manually configure the settings ... Bridge [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] ROG Rampage Formula 4-17
...E6400] [E6550] [E6600] [E6700] [X6800] [E6850] [Crazy] The option [Crazy] appears only when you to select the memory profile during overclocking between [Profile #1] (high performance) and [Profile #2] (high frequency). Use the and keys to select a ratio....when you select a CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will detect possible values. Super Memory Profile [Profile #1] Allows you use a CPU above E6600. If you want to manually configure the settings ... Bridge [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] ROG Rampage Formula 4-17
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... keypad to enter the desired �v�a�l�u�e The values range from 0 to page 2-2 for memory LED definition. When you to [CPU PLL Voltage], the onboard CPU LED displays CPU PLL voltage condition. Configuration ... northbridge voltage. Refer to better system performance. The text color in the configuration field corresponds to the onboard memory LED color, both of CHA/B PH1/23/4/5 [Disabled] Configuraiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage ...[1.84V] [1.86V] [1.88V] [1.90V]- [3.32V] [3.34V] [3.36V] [3.38V] [3.40V] ROG Rampage Formula 4-21
... keypad to enter the desired �v�a�l�u�e The values range from 0 to page 2-2 for memory LED definition. When you to [CPU PLL Voltage], the onboard CPU LED displays CPU PLL voltage condition. Configuration ... northbridge voltage. Refer to better system performance. The text color in the configuration field corresponds to the onboard memory LED color, both of CHA/B PH1/23/4/5 [Disabled] Configuraiton options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Voltage ...[1.84V] [1.86V] [1.88V] [1.90V]- [3.32V] [3.34V] [3.36V] [3.38V] [3.40V] ROG Rampage Formula 4-21