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ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support AMD Socket sTRX4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors* * The support of these features depends on the CPU types. * Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on www.asus.com ...for CPU support list. AMD TRX40 chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ASMedia® SATA controller 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Aquantia® AQC-107 10G LAN Intel® I211-AT Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst Technology Intel® WiFi ...
ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support AMD Socket sTRX4 for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Desktop Processors* * The support of these features depends on the CPU types. * Refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) on www.asus.com ...for CPU support list. AMD TRX40 chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ASMedia® SATA controller 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Aquantia® AQC-107 10G LAN Intel® I211-AT Gigabit LAN Anti-surge LANGuard ROG GameFirst Technology Intel® WiFi ...
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... Type-C® [black]) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks (continued on the next page) xi ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Aura Addressable Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power control, Fan Xpert 4, and...
... Type-C® [black]) 1 x Optical S/PDIF out 5 x LED-illuminated audio jacks (continued on the next page) xi ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary Special Features Back I /O shield - Aura Addressable Strip Headers - Aura Lighting Effects Synchronization with compatible ASUS ROG devices ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - 5-way Optimization tuning key perfectly consolidates TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power control, Fan Xpert 4, and...
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ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating System Form Factors 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 WOL, PXE Overwolf Anti-Virus software (1-year full subscription) Daemon Tools Software WinRAR Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX Form Factor, 12.2" x 10.9" (31cm x 27.7cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xiii
ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Software Operating System Form Factors 2 x 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 3.2, ACPI 6.2 WOL, PXE Overwolf Anti-Virus software (1-year full subscription) Daemon Tools Software WinRAR Windows® 10 64-bit Extended ATX Form Factor, 12.2" x 10.9" (31cm x 27.7cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • Visit the ASUS website for the software manual. xiii
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... Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA motherboard 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 4-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x 2-in-1 weave SATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable Strips (80 cm) 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 5 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG Big sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi...
... Application drive Documentation 1 x ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA motherboard 1 x 2-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 4-in-1 SATA 6Gb/s cables 1 x 3-in-1 thermistor cable 1 x 2-in-1 weave SATA 6Gb/s cable 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x Extension cable for Addressable Strips (80 cm) 1 x ROG DIMM.2 with heatsink 5 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x Q-Connector 1 x ROG Coaster 1 x ROG logo plate sticker 1 x ROG Big sticker 1 x ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi...
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... item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-17 If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1.
... item in the BIOS to [RAID]. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI] by default. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-17 If you installed SATA storage devices, you to the RAID Configuration Guide. SATA 6Gb/s connector The SATA 6Gb/s connector allows you can download the RAID Configuration Guide from the ASUS website. Chapter 1 1.10 Internal connectors 1.
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Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation.
Push the connector until it clicks into place. To install USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector To install USB 2.0 connector USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 To install front panel audio connector To install system speaker connector AAFP ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Front I/O connector To install ASUS Q-Connector To install USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 This connector will only fit in one orientation.
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Chapter 2 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-15 The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models.
Chapter 2 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 2-15 The illustration above is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all persons. 2.1.11 Wi-Fi antenna installation Installing the ASUS 2x2 dual band W-Fi antenna Connect the bundled ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna connector to the Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all models.
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...or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or .... DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z2EA.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the...
...or updating the BIOS file, rename it as your operating system. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that requires further BIOS settings or .... DO NOT change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as Z2EA.CAP for system startup in this motherboard. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to instability or boot failure. The term "BIOS" in the...
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... disabled. [Aura Off]: Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-5 You can change the value of the field opposite the item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there... Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of options. To change the settings. You ...
... disabled. [Aura Off]: Aura LEDs will be disabled, however functional LEDs will still be enabled. [Stealth Mode]: All LEDs (Aura and Functional) will be disabled. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-5 You can change the value of the field opposite the item. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there... Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items on your mobile device to connect to the BIOS FAQ web page of the ASUS support website. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a list of options. To change the settings. You ...
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...Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Select an item then press to section 3.12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. [Safe ...ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you to enable or disable all NVMe device native OpROM. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Click an item to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA...
...Enable or Disable Aura LEDs. For more details, refer to display the submenu. Select an item then press to section 3.12.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3. This setting does not sync with the BIOS/ software option. [DirectKey] Boot directly into the BIOS. [Safe ...ASUS EZ Flash 3. When you to enable or disable all NVMe device native OpROM. Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Configuration options: [On] [Off] 3.9 Tool menu The Tool menu items allow you press , a confirmation message appears. Click an item to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA...
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3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Bus Interface This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-23 Save to Profile This item allows you to load or save profile from the ... graphics card installed in your USB drive. 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback This item allows you to manage BIOS settings between BIOS chips. 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings...
3.9.3 ASUS User Profile This item allows you to select the bus interface. Bus Interface This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Configuration options: [PCIEX16_1] [PCIEX16_2] [PCIEX16_3] ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-23 Save to Profile This item allows you to load or save profile from the ... graphics card installed in your USB drive. 3.9.4 BIOS Flashback This item allows you to manage BIOS settings between BIOS chips. 3.9.5 ASUS SPD Information This item allows you update the BIOS file only coming from your USB drive, load and save the current BIOS settings...
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... chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-25 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS...
... chapter to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-25 Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS...
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... system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method, and then press . ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-27 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. See section...FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
... system compatibility and stability. Chapter 3 4. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to select an Internet connection method, and then press . ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-27 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update. 5. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. See section...FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press . 2. Go to the Tool menu to prevent system boot failure! Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
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...RAID 10 is required for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 4-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. This RAID configuration ..., regardless of the size of Volume (JBOD) that allows the user to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as RAID Ready...
...RAID 10 is required for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. Chapter 4 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 4-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. This RAID configuration ..., regardless of the size of Volume (JBOD) that allows the user to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support. 4.1.1 RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to create RAIDABLE arrays may vary per system. RAIDABLE arrays (also known as RAID Ready...
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...limits are designed to part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA A-5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for this transmitter must not be installed to provide a ...a circuit different from all persons and must be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555...
...limits are designed to part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is connected. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA A-5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for this transmitter must not be installed to provide a ...a circuit different from all persons and must be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555...
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... www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Google™ License Terms Copyright© 2019 Google Inc. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA A-7 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. See the License for disposal of ... for detailed recycling information in municipal waste. Regional notice for you may obtain a copy of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. All Rights Reserved. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not...
... www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Google™ License Terms Copyright© 2019 Google Inc. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA A-7 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. See the License for disposal of ... for detailed recycling information in municipal waste. Regional notice for you may obtain a copy of the License at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. All Rights Reserved. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not...