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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-4 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items 4-10 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-10 4.2.6 Configuration...
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...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 Up 5-33 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-34 5.4 RAID... configurations 5-36 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-36 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-37 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-45 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
...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 Up 5-33 5.3.11 ASUS AI Direct Link 5-34 5.4 RAID... configurations 5-36 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-36 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-37 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-37 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-45 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-45 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows...
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...In the persuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in Windows environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers ...Rampage Formula 1-5 See pages 2-1 to clear CMOS data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to 2-3 for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS...
...In the persuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in Windows environment without the worries of booting the BIOS. Component Overheat Protection -EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers ...Rampage Formula 1-5 See pages 2-1 to clear CMOS data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to 2-3 for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS...
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..., connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Position...
..., connect the chassis fan cable B to the CHA_FAN1 connector to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Position...
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... channel for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you want to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 The system maps the total size of less ... may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. If this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ...
... channel for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you want to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ROG Rampage Formula 2-17 The system maps the total size of less ... may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. If this motherboard can only support up of 2 GB DIMMs on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ...
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...right angle side 4. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows® XP or later version. USB connectors (10-1 pin... USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. These USB connectors comply with huge graphics cards. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ROG Rampage Formula...
...right angle side 4. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Windows® XP or later version. USB connectors (10-1 pin... USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112) These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. These USB connectors comply with huge graphics cards. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ROG Rampage Formula...
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... for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn ...Off button to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn...
... for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn ...Off button to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn...
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...: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ROG Rampage Formula 4-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections...
...: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ROG Rampage Formula 4-1 The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Click Next... to download. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. iFormula iFormula ROG Rampage Formula 4-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features.
... utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Click Next... to download. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. iFormula iFormula ROG Rampage Formula 4-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features.
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...A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to ...the right side of the selected item. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system.
...A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to ...the right side of the selected item. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system.
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... to the Setup program. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to the non-volatile RAM. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. ROG Rampage Formula 4-43 Select YES to save the changes while exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program...
... to the Setup program. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to the non-volatile RAM. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. ROG Rampage Formula 4-43 Select YES to save the changes while exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program...
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... for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to change at any time without notice. ROG Rampage Formula 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P��/6��4�-�b�it��X�P��/�V�i�...;t�a��o�p�e��ra��ti�n�g� systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the support DVD to run the DVD.
... for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to change at any time without notice. ROG Rampage Formula 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® X��P��/6��4�-�b�it��X�P��/�V�i�...;t�a��o�p�e��ra��ti�n�g� systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the support DVD to run the DVD.
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... of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or...; Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software.
... of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or...; Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink Powerbackup software.
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... latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. Select Options from the ASUS website. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for details. 2. The boot ...BIOS file, then click Next. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ROG Rampage Formula 5-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you wish to use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of the applications ...
... latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. Select Options from the ASUS website. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for details. 2. The boot ...BIOS file, then click Next. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. ROG Rampage Formula 5-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility. The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you wish to use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of the applications ...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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...Tester™ utility: 1. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. •... OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. ROG Rampage Formula 5-11 Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. 5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 ...
...Tester™ utility: 1. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. •... OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. ROG Rampage Formula 5-11 Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. 5.3.2 AI NET 2 The AI NET 2 ...
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... and make the audio output quasi-original when reverting the compressed audio streams back to a multi-channel one with stereo speakers or headphones. ROG Rampage Formula 5-13 SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you more multi- Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to display the SoundMAX® control... panel. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. A. AI Audio 2, with the new SoundMAX® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you are using...
... and make the audio output quasi-original when reverting the compressed audio streams back to a multi-channel one with stereo speakers or headphones. ROG Rampage Formula 5-13 SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you more multi- Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to display the SoundMAX® control... panel. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. A. AI Audio 2, with the new SoundMAX® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you are using...
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Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. ROG Rampage Formula 5-17 SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. B. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio.
Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. ROG Rampage Formula 5-17 SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. B. Simply follow the succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio.
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... II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Using PC... Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to start monitoring your computer the moment you of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ROG Rampage Formula...
... II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Using PC... Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you to start monitoring your computer the moment you of the support DVD to close the Preference panel ROG Rampage Formula...