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... enter the Windows® operating system (OS). 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 Level... 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 in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The Drivers...
... enter the Windows® operating system (OS). 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 Level... 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 in -one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The Drivers...
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...settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Use the Save Profile function to the software manual in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and ...you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. For system stability, all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > ...
...settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. Use the Save Profile function to the software manual in TurboV will not be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and ...you to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. For system stability, all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > ...
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... motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ROG ASUS AI Suite II Refer to the desired value. 3. Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Target values Voltage... Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you use CPU Ratio, go to AI Tweaker > CPU Power Management in BIOS and set the Turbo Ratio item to manually adjust the CPU ratio. Click on Apply to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in ...
... motherboard user manual for details. • The CPU Ratio bars show the status of the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. ROG ASUS AI Suite II Refer to the desired value. 3. Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Target values Voltage... Undoes all changes without applying Applies all changes immediately CPU Ratio Allows you use CPU Ratio, go to AI Tweaker > CPU Power Management in BIOS and set the Turbo Ratio item to manually adjust the CPU ratio. Click on Apply to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function in ...
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TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings, and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating successful overclocking. 3. Click OK to exit. ROG ASUS AI Suite II
TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings, and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating successful overclocking. 3. Click OK to exit. ROG ASUS AI Suite II
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... and follow the instructions to complete your request. • Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and follow the suggested procedures to update the BIOS version on your system. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 19 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for later use just by...
... and follow the instructions to complete your request. • Update BIOS from Internet Download the latest BIOS utility from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com) and follow the suggested procedures to update the BIOS version on your system. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 19 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for later use just by...
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... 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 Personalize your boot logo. Then click Next and follow the given instructions. ...Then click on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. MyLogo2 This MyLogo ...
... 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 Personalize your boot logo. Then click Next and follow the given instructions. ...Then click on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the very beginning! Using MyLogo Select the way you customize the boot logo. MyLogo2 This MyLogo ...
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... Booting Preview to select the desired image for MyLogo to complete logo update. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 21 Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. 2. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. Then at Picture File, Browse to preview the boot image. The ...fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to take effect. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to the motherboard 1. Then click Next. 4. You can click on Yes to reboot or you...
... Booting Preview to select the desired image for MyLogo to complete logo update. ROG ASUS AI Suite II 21 Follow steps 2-5 in BIOS utility must be enabled for boot logo. 2. Change the boot logo of the BIOS version. 2. Then at Picture File, Browse to preview the boot image. The ...fullscreen logo application in Change the BIOS boot logo of my motherboard to take effect. At BIOS File, Browse to download the requested BIOS file to the motherboard 1. Then click Next. 4. You can click on Yes to reboot or you...
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System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor, and the cache. • Click the SPD tab, and select the memory slot to view the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. 22 ROG ASUS AI Suite II
System Information The System Information section displays the information about the motherboard, CPU, and memory slots. • Click the MB tab to see the details on the motherboard manufacturer, product name, version, and BIOS. • Click the CPU tab to see the details on the processor, and the cache. • Click the SPD tab, and select the memory slot to view the details on the memory module installed on the corresponding slot. 22 ROG ASUS AI Suite II
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...BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-41 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-45 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 3.10.5 USB BIOS Flashback 3-50 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 iv Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS...menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37...
...BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-41 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-45 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-46 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-47 3.10.5 USB BIOS Flashback 3-50 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 iv Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS...menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-37...
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...4.3.4 EPU 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-12 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-13 4.3.7 Probe II 4-14 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-18 4.3.9 Ai Charger 4-19 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-20 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-21 4.3.12 ROG Connect 4-23 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-26 4.3.14 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 4-27 4.4 RAID configurations... 4-30 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-30 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-31 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-31 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-31 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-35 4.5.1 Creating a RAID...
...4.3.4 EPU 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert 4-12 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-13 4.3.7 Probe II 4-14 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost 4-18 4.3.9 Ai Charger 4-19 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-20 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-21 4.3.12 ROG Connect 4-23 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-26 4.3.14 Sound Blaster X-Fi MB 2 4-27 4.4 RAID configurations... 4-30 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-30 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-31 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-31 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-31 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-35 4.5.1 Creating a RAID...
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... chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. xii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure ...SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user ...
... chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. xii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install and configure ...SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user ...
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... - EX) - O.C. ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker CPU Level Up iROG Loadline Calibration UEFI BIOS features: - GPU.DIMM Post Intelligent overclocking tools - ASUS TurboV EVO - Profile Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xv RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features 2 x USB 3.0 Controllers: - 4 x USB...)) ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II - 8-phase CPU power - 3-phase VCCSA power - 2+2-phase DRAM power USB BIOS Flashback ROG Connect Mem TweakIt ROG GameFirst MemOK! COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -
... - EX) - O.C. ProbeIt Extreme Tweaker CPU Level Up iROG Loadline Calibration UEFI BIOS features: - GPU.DIMM Post Intelligent overclocking tools - ASUS TurboV EVO - Profile Overclocking Protection - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xv RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features 2 x USB 3.0 Controllers: - 4 x USB...)) ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II - 8-phase CPU power - 3-phase VCCSA power - 2+2-phase DRAM power USB BIOS Flashback ROG Connect Mem TweakIt ROG GameFirst MemOK! COP EX (Component Overheat Protection -
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Onboard Switches: Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary ASUS Special Features Back I/O Ports Internal I /O 1 x External SATA port 1 x USB 3.0 connector (red) supports additional 2 ... x Audio front panel connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xvi ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Shield 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse Combo port 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x...
Onboard Switches: Power/Reset/Clr CMOS (at rear) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-DIMM - RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary ASUS Special Features Back I/O Ports Internal I /O 1 x External SATA port 1 x USB 3.0 connector (red) supports additional 2 ... x Audio front panel connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xvi ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Shield 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse Combo port 1 x Clear CMOS button 1 x...
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...ASUS WebStorage - ROG CPU-Z - Sound Blaster® X-Fi MB2 Utility - ROG Mem TweakIt Utility - ROG GameFirst Utility - DAEMON Tools Pro Standard - WinZip - Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license Form Factor mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xvii RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary BIOS... 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM20, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Mutli-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by...
...ASUS WebStorage - ROG CPU-Z - Sound Blaster® X-Fi MB2 Utility - ROG Mem TweakIt Utility - ROG GameFirst Utility - DAEMON Tools Pro Standard - WinZip - Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 1-year license Form Factor mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch (24.4cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xvii RAMPAGE IV GENE specifications summary BIOS... 64Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM20, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a Mutli-Language BIOS Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by...
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... been upgraded and equipped with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies. ROG BIOS Print Easy sharing of a button. Rampage IV GENE features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with ROG Connect. Never want your desktop PC and tweak ...with the finest Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors, while the digital VRM design allows you to frag more, and get loose? ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-3 C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of an overclocking experience. Precise adjustments create ...
... been upgraded and equipped with adjustable CPU and memory power management frequencies. ROG BIOS Print Easy sharing of a button. Rampage IV GENE features ROG BIOS Print which allows users to easily share their BIOS settings to others with ROG Connect. Never want your desktop PC and tweak ...with the finest Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors, while the digital VRM design allows you to frag more, and get loose? ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-3 C.)/ 2133(O.C.)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of an overclocking experience. Precise adjustments create ...
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...exactly where to overclock, and the motherboard will do the rest! COP EX Maximum OC with confidence, burn proof protection to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for an optimal performance...A simple click for maximum performance achievement. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The COP EX allows overclockers to fine-tune your system for 2 seconds, BIOS would be the most convenient way to enable the highlighted functions. COP EX monitors, and saves an overheating CPU. This feature allows an advanced ...
...exactly where to overclock, and the motherboard will do the rest! COP EX Maximum OC with confidence, burn proof protection to enter the BIOS or the operating system, just plug the thumb drive into the ROG Connect port & push the ROG Connect button for an optimal performance...A simple click for maximum performance achievement. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The COP EX allows overclockers to fine-tune your system for 2 seconds, BIOS would be the most convenient way to enable the highlighted functions. COP EX monitors, and saves an overheating CPU. This feature allows an advanced ...
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...The technology is able to determine fail-safe settings that can tune the DRAM in one easy step, with the complete module. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-5 MemOK! MemOK! is critical during an overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows the gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without...an easy press during overclocking. With Mem TweakIt, you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in BIOS, it comes to reboot. Worry no time. ASUS Q-Connector Making the connections quick, and accurate The Q-Connector allows you can improve the system booting. Mem ...
...The technology is able to determine fail-safe settings that can tune the DRAM in one easy step, with the complete module. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-5 MemOK! MemOK! is critical during an overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows the gamer to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without...an easy press during overclocking. With Mem TweakIt, you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in BIOS, it comes to reboot. Worry no time. ASUS Q-Connector Making the connections quick, and accurate The Q-Connector allows you can improve the system booting. Mem ...
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... be delivered to beginners. EZ Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the BIOS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-7 Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. record. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. You can therefore be stored in a few clicks...
... be delivered to beginners. EZ Flash 2 Simply update the BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the BIOS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 1-7 Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. record. The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. You can therefore be stored in a few clicks...
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.... • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk ...cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When...
.... • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk ...cables. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the motherboard support DVD. • When...
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... RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 2-23 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...
... RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ROG RAMPAGE IV GENE 2-23 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives...