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..., to monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch... and operate these utilities simultaneously. 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 monitor the system, to update the motherboard BIOS, to display the system information, and to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The AI Suite II icon appears in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch... and operate these utilities simultaneously. 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 ...
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ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest 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 this convenient updating feature. Update BIOS... crash when updating BIOS. Backing up the current BIOS utility on your system. • Save BIOS to save the utility for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on your ...
ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. • Download BIOS from Internet Download the latest 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 this convenient updating feature. Update BIOS... crash when updating BIOS. Backing up the current BIOS utility on your system. • Save BIOS to save the utility for later use just by clicking Update> ASUS Update on your ...
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... 1. Then click on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo. MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do... computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The boot logo is the image that appears on Next. 20 ROG ASUS AI Suite II Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! Then click Next and follow the...
... 1. Then click on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. Under Current BIOS, click Browse and choose the desired image for your boot logo. MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you would like to do... computer from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by clicking Update> MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The boot logo is the image that appears on Next. 20 ROG ASUS AI Suite II Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! Then click Next and follow the...
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...complete logo update. Click Next. 3. The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to the boot logo. 5. 2. Click on Auto Tune to preview the boot image. Click on Booting Preview to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 3. ROG ASUS AI ...click on Yes to take effect. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. You can also see the new logo next time you detect the compatibility of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to your computer. This utility will help you restart your system.
...complete logo update. Click Next. 3. The fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to the boot logo. 5. 2. Click on Auto Tune to preview the boot image. Click on Booting Preview to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 3. ROG ASUS AI ...click on Yes to take effect. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. You can also see the new logo next time you detect the compatibility of a downloaded BIOS file and update (or do not update) this BIOS to your computer. This utility will help you restart your system.
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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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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. xiii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup...
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. xiii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup...
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ASUS Update - ASUS AI Charger+ - Daemon Tool Pro Standard - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS WebStorage Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.7" (30.5cm x 27.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS PC Probe II - xviii ASUS TurboV EVO Utility - Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features 2 x 64Mb Flash ROMs, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP...
ASUS Update - ASUS AI Charger+ - Daemon Tool Pro Standard - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS WebStorage Form Factor Extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.7" (30.5cm x 27.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS PC Probe II - xviii ASUS TurboV EVO Utility - Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license - RAMPAGE IV EXTREME specifications summary BIOS Features 2 x 64Mb Flash ROMs, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP...
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...BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. The BIOS setup program can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS... BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...
...BIOS setting, load the default settings to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as possible. The BIOS setup program can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS... BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is...
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... memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system...
... memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Key in ��t�h�e���p�r�o�f�i�le� number that saved your BIOS settings, press , and then select Yes. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system...
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... the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of this utility. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using this chapter to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows...
... the original motherboard BIOS using the current version of this utility. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using this chapter to : • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows...
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... RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-43 Select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. If you want to continue. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update...
... RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-43 Select the BIOS version that you to avoid network traffic. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet, and then click Next. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to change the BIOS boot logo, which is the image appearing on the screen. 3. If you want to continue. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update...
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Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to locate your desired picture file. 6. Click Browse to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5. Chapter 3 7.
Adjust the picture resolution if needed and click Next to locate your desired picture file. 6. Click Browse to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 5. Chapter 3 7.
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... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-45 asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and...
... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-45 asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Click Yes if you want to change the BIOS boot logo. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and...
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...;G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ��p��e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when...32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk ...
...;G��o�t�o��th�e� Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to ��p��e�r�fo��r�m� the BIOS update process. Press to switch to prevent system boot failure! Reboot the system when...32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the Folder Info field. 6. 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using EZ Flash Utility: 1. Insert the USB flash disk ...
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.... You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 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. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
.... You can cause system boot failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 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. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
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..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the system...
..., select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number. 4. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in NTFS format. • Do not save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to low disk capacity. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB flash drive). Booting the system...
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... the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-49 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done, press any key to return to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB...
... the file. 1. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-49 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done, press any key to return to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. Backing up the current BIOS To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater Ensure that the USB...
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... or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV EXTREME VER: 0211 DATE: 09/05/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: R4E.ROM 4194304 2010...
... or later, the utility automatically exits to ensure system compatibility and stability. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below. Restart your motherboard user manual for DOS V1.18 [2010/04/29] Current ROM BOARD: RAMPAGE IV EXTREME VER: 0211 DATE: 09/05/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: R4E.ROM 4194304 2010...
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... of the USB flash disk drive. 4. Download the latest BIOS program file from the ASUS website. 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to update BIOS without entering BIOS or the operating system by using a USB flash disk drive under standby power. 1. 3.10.5 USB BIOS Flashback The USB BIOS Flashback allows users to R4E.ROM. 3. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-51
... of the USB flash disk drive. 4. Download the latest BIOS program file from the ASUS website. 2. Extract and rename the BIOS image file to update BIOS without entering BIOS or the operating system by using a USB flash disk drive under standby power. 1. 3.10.5 USB BIOS Flashback The USB BIOS Flashback allows users to R4E.ROM. 3. Chapter 3 ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 3-51
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...button appears only 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 customize the settings of AI Suite II. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 4-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using AI Suite II... the online help or readme file that came with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the...
...button appears only 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 customize the settings of AI Suite II. ROG RAMPAGE IV EXTREME 4-3 Follow the onscreen instructions to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using AI Suite II... the online help or readme file that came with models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that will conveniently guide you enter the...