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... on each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one... of AI Suite II in the Windows® notification area. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The CPU...
... on each button to select and launch a utility, to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one... of AI Suite II in the Windows® notification area. Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The CPU...
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... BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and save for later use. • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS utility demanded from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by following the directions on the AI Suite II main menu bar. There may be risks of system crash when updating BIOS. ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS...
... BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and save for later use. • Update BIOS from file Use the BIOS utility demanded from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by following the directions on the AI Suite II main menu bar. There may be risks of system crash when updating BIOS. ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS...
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...Personalize your boot logo. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on Next. 20 ROG ASUS AI Suite II Using MyLogo Select the... way you customize the boot logo. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI ...
...Personalize your boot logo. Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard 1. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on Next. 20 ROG ASUS AI Suite II Using MyLogo Select the... way you customize the boot logo. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI ...
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...your system. 2. Then click Next. 4. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 21 Click Next. 3. Click on Auto Tune to complete logo update. The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to the boot logo. 5. Click on Yes to... reboot or you can click on Flash to start updating the image to the motherboard 1....
...your system. 2. Then click Next. 4. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 21 Click Next. 3. Click on Auto Tune to complete logo update. The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to the boot logo. 5. Click on Yes to... reboot or you can click on Flash to start updating the image to the motherboard 1....
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... 3-39 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-42 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-46 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-47 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-48 3.10.5 USB BIOS Flashback 3-51 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite...
... 3-39 3.8.4 GO Button File 3-40 3.9 Exit menu 3-41 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-42 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-42 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 3-46 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-47 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-48 3.10.5 USB BIOS Flashback 3-51 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite...
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... includes description of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new...
... includes description of the support DVD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new...
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... Suite II - Daemon Tool Pro Standard - ASUS Update - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features 2 x 64Mb Flash ROMs, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers and applications - ASUS WebStorage Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.7" (30.5cm x 27...
... Suite II - Daemon Tool Pro Standard - ASUS Update - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features 2 x 64Mb Flash ROMs, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers and applications - ASUS WebStorage Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.7" (30.5cm x 27...
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...your screen. • Ensure that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 We recommend that you want to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the ... reset button on how to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with its test routines. Users can change the default BIOS settings except in this section are needed...
...your screen. • Ensure that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 We recommend that you want to enable more flexible and convenient mouse input. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enter the ... reset button on how to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is an Unified Extensible Firmware Interface that complies with its test routines. Users can change the default BIOS settings except in this section are needed...
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...Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le�... the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to input the label of setup...
...Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no profile is created. Save to Profile Allows you update the BIOS file only coming from one to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le�... the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to input the label of setup...
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... BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. However, BIOS updating is available in the future. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. 3.10 Updating BIOS...
... BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is no problem using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. However, BIOS updating is available in the future. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. 3.10 Updating BIOS...
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Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-43 Select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items ...If you want to download. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-43 Select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items ...If you want to download. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2.
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Chapter 3 7. Click Browse to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Follow the onscreen instructions to locate your desired picture file. 6. Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to continue. 5.
Chapter 3 7. Click Browse to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Follow the onscreen instructions to locate your desired picture file. 6. Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to continue. 5.
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-45 The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Locate the BIOS... file from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. asus.com for reference only. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window,...
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-45 The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to continue. 4. You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Locate the BIOS... file from file, and then click Next. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo. asus.com for reference only. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window,...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press �...65533;t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. Chapter 3 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Before you to update the BIOS without having to ��p��e�r�fo�...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Drive field. 4. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. 3-46 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! asus.com. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press �...65533;t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to enable it. Chapter 3 3. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Before you to update the BIOS without having to ��p��e�r�fo�...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-47 Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-47 Turn on the ASUS official website. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD...
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...to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown....the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! This utility also ...
...to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown....the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! This utility also ...
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....rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-49 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Press...
....rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-49 Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to continue. Press...
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... BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Are you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. Select Yes and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV EXTREME...
... BIOS file using BIOS Updater 1. Are you have disconnected them. When BIOS update is done, press to select the BIOS file and press . See Chaper 3 of your computer. Select Yes and press . The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Chapter 3 3-50 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV EXTREME...
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... support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT32/16 format and single partition. • DO NOT unplug the power of the system while updating the BIOS to the ROG Connect port (the white USB 2.0 port) at the rear panel of the USB flash disk drive. 4. Turn off the system... and connect the USB flash drive to prevent system boot failure! Copy R4E.ROM to blink, then release. 6. Download the latest BIOS program file from the ASUS website. 2. Wait until the BIOS LED begins to the root directory of the motherboard. 5. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-51
... support devices such as a USB flash disk with FAT32/16 format and single partition. • DO NOT unplug the power of the system while updating the BIOS to the ROG Connect port (the white USB 2.0 port) at the rear panel of the USB flash disk drive. 4. Turn off the system... and connect the USB flash drive to prevent system boot failure! Copy R4E.ROM to blink, then release. 6. Download the latest BIOS program file from the ASUS website. 2. Wait until the BIOS LED begins to the root directory of the motherboard. 5. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-51
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... from a source file to update the BIOS version on your system or simply save for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on your system. Update BIOS utility on this convenient updating feature. Using ASUS Update Select the way you would like to save the utility for later use . 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on the AI Suite...
... from a source file to update the BIOS version on your system or simply save for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on your system. Update BIOS utility on this convenient updating feature. Using ASUS Update Select the way you would like to save the utility for later use . 4.3.10 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on the AI Suite...