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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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...Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Rampage Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Gear 3 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS...xii AI Booster Utility - CPU Level Up - O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) -
...Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - Rampage Formula specifications summary ROG Exclusive Overclocking features ROG Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Extreme Tweaker 2-Phase DDR2 Loadline Calibration Intelligent overclocking tools: - AI Gear 3 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) LCD Poster Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS (at rear panel) ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS...xii AI Booster Utility - CPU Level Up - O.C. Profile Overclocking protection: - ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) -
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...great performance for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage ...Rampage Formula 1-3 Dual Gigabit LAN The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals and other memory demanding applications. 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...
...great performance for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage ...Rampage Formula 1-3 Dual Gigabit LAN The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals and other memory demanding applications. 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...
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... Gear 3, this can now talk to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on your partners on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features CPU Level Up Ever wish that simultaneously sends different audio streams to help save the...
... Gear 3, this can now talk to cooler temperatures and better efficiency. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on your partners on the environment. 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features CPU Level Up Ever wish that simultaneously sends different audio streams to help save the...
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... an overheating GPU. See pages 2-1 to 2-3 for maximum performance achievement. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to share and distribute their favorite settings. The COP EX allows more freedom and less... multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-16 for overclockers. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of booting the BIOS. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. Profile that allows users to optimal performance. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 The BIOS settings can also be stored...
... an overheating GPU. See pages 2-1 to 2-3 for maximum performance achievement. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to share and distribute their favorite settings. The COP EX allows more freedom and less... multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-16 for overclockers. Voltiminder LED In the persuit of booting the BIOS. The Voltiminder LED allows quick voltage monitoring for details. Profile that allows users to optimal performance. ROG Rampage Formula 1-5 The BIOS settings can also be stored...
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... 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. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to dissipate heat in the most...
... 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. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to dissipate heat in the most...
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Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in real time and...Saving Mode," and "Max Power Saving Mode." 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 ...mode, users can make real-time changes in light loading.See page 5-29 for details. ROG Rampage Formula 1-7 See pages 2-15 and 2-33 for the entire system. Optional Fan (for water-cooling/...
Fanless Design-Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is very precise and can automatically detect current CPU loading, dynamically overclocking the CPU speed in real time and...Saving Mode," and "Max Power Saving Mode." 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 ...mode, users can make real-time changes in light loading.See page 5-29 for details. ROG Rampage Formula 1-7 See pages 2-15 and 2-33 for the entire system. Optional Fan (for water-cooling/...
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...clr CMOS switch will shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps 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 ...CMOS switch on the back I /O. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to CPU overclocking. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the system setup information...
...clr CMOS switch will shut down the clr CMOS switch on the back I/O helps 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 ...CMOS switch on the back I /O. S5: Power off without +5VSB power (AC power loss); You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to CPU overclocking. With the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the system setup information...
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...). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to overclocking. 14. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In...
...). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to overclocking. 14. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In...
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RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA Reset switch ® 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Reset switch Press the reset switch to wake/power up the system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to reboot the system. RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA Power on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch 2. ® 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1.
RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA Reset switch ® 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Reset switch Press the reset switch to wake/power up the system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to reboot the system. RAMPAGE FORMULA RAMPAGE FORMULA Power on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch 2. ® 2.8.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1.
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Select Screen Select Item +- ROG Rampage Formula 4-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to ... The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools...
Select Screen Select Item +- ROG Rampage Formula 4-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to ... The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools...
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...Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Command ...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 you select a CPU level. Scroll down to [Manual] after you would like to adjust other ...
...Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings CPU Level Up Ai Overclock Tuner CPU Ratio Setting FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Command ...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 you select a CPU level. Scroll down to [Manual] after you would like to adjust other ...
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...system will detect possible values. Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. If you want ... CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to your CPU type. • The option [Crazy] appears only when you use a CPU above E6600. Configuration ...[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] ROG Rampage Formula 4-17
...system will detect possible values. Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to select a CPU level, and the related parameters will be adjusted automatically. If you want ... CPU level, the FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency items will be adjusted accordingly. This item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to your CPU type. • The option [Crazy] appears only when you use a CPU above E6600. Configuration ...[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz] ROG Rampage Formula 4-17
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...vary depending on the CPU level you to set the PCI Express frequency. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] �[D�D��R�2�-�6�6�7�M�H��z...;0�M��H�z�*�] The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. The configuration options may cause the system to become configurable when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Super MemProfile] or [Manual]. The following two items become unstable...
...vary depending on the CPU level you to set the PCI Express frequency. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] �[D�D��R�2�-�6�6�7�M�H��z...;0�M��H�z�*�] The DDR2 frequency reaches 1200 MHz after overclocking. The configuration options may cause the system to become configurable when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Super MemProfile] or [Manual]. The following two items become unstable...
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of video clips. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 watch how an overclocking guru breaks 3DMark world record with an ROG motherboard. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Click the Extreme OC Clip item to display a list of video clips. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. 5.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual.
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.9 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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ROG Rampage Formula 5-33 This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of booting the BIOS. After installing ... on the Windows® OS taskbar 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. The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application...
ROG Rampage Formula 5-33 This application provides comprehensive and detailed tuning to frequencies, voltagies, and even timings to create a real professional level of booting the BIOS. After installing ... on the Windows® OS taskbar 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. The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.10 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up application...