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...intent to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. ii Copies of shipment with you. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. to anyone in ... of alteration is distributed without the express written permission of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
...intent to duly provide complete source code as source code archives, etc. ii Copies of shipment with you. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. to anyone in ... of alteration is distributed without the express written permission of reproduction and shipment, which you wish to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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.... • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. These devices could ...a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional ...
.... • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. These devices could ...a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional ...
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Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Italics Used to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed ...
Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to select. Italics Used to complete a task. Example: means that you must press the enclosed ...
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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 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.
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You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. Chipset Fan connector The Chipset Fan connector is for connecting the chipset fan on the integrated heatsink. 10. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-23 Chapter 1 9. Liquid Cooling System connectors The Liquid Cooling System connectors allow you to connect sensors to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system.
You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to monitor the temperature and flow rate of your liquid cooling system. Chipset Fan connector The Chipset Fan connector is for connecting the chipset fan on the integrated heatsink. 10. ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 1-23 Chapter 1 9. Liquid Cooling System connectors The Liquid Cooling System connectors allow you to connect sensors to optimize the thermal efficiency of your liquid cooling system.
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Chapter 1 12. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card. Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 11. Node connector The Node connector allows you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature, flow rate, and water leak signals of your third party monoblocks. Water Block connector The Water Block connector allows you to optimize the thermal efficiency of your third party monoblocks.
Chapter 1 12. You can manually adjust the fans and water pump to connect a compatible PSU or control a compatible fan extension card. Visit www.asus.com for more information about the devices and the latest compatibility list. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 11. Node connector The Node connector allows you to connect sensors to monitor the temperature, flow rate, and water leak signals of your third party monoblocks. Water Block connector The Water Block connector allows you to optimize the thermal efficiency of your third party monoblocks.
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.... Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same... configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.
.... Inappropriate BIOS settings may result to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-1 DO NOT change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with the same... configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for this user manual refers to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update.
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... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for the location of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you ... BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis...
... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your user manual for the location of the three options, press key to enter BIOS. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you ... BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from Setup Mode in using the first two options. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Please visit ASUS website for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the system chassis...
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... Exit For saving the frequently-used BIOS settings and save it to your fans. Refer to find the related item listing. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu.
... Exit For saving the frequently-used BIOS settings and save it to your fans. Refer to find the related item listing. Click this button to manually tweak the fans to MyFavorites menu.
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... AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To switch from Advanced Mode to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
... AURA ON/OFF(F4) Chapter 3 Displays the CPU Fan's speed. To switch from Advanced Mode to the system. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Click the button to manually tune the fans Loads optimized default settings Saves the changes and resets the system Click to go to Advanced mode Search on the FAQ Click...
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Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
Click to select a fan to be configured Click to activate PWM Mode Click to activate DC Mode Select a profile to apply to your fans Click to apply the fan setting Click to undo the changes Click to go back to main menu Select to set a fan profile or manually configure the operating speed of your fans Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-7 3.2.3 Q-Fan Control The Q-Fan Control allows you to manually configure your CPU and chassis fans.
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Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
Select the fan that you want to configure and to adjust the fans' operating speed. 3. Click and drag the speed points to view its current status. 2. Chapter 3 Speed points Select to manually configure your fans To configure your fans' operating speed. Click Apply to save the changes then click Exit (ESC). 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Configuring fans manually Select Manual from the list of profiles to manually configure your fans: 1.
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... on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Security The Security menu items allow you to [Manual]. We recommend you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set ...Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to set the BCLK frequency to adjust the value. The following item appears only when you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA...
... on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on the motherboard. Security The Security menu items allow you to [Manual]. We recommend you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to set ...Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [D.O.C.P.] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to set the BCLK frequency to adjust the value. The following item appears only when you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA...
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...SATA SSDs, and cannot erase NVMe storage devices. • The time to AHCI. Ensure to set the SATA mode to erase the contents of this manual. This may be due to booting. Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. The frozen state is only supported on its... to proceed with Secure Erase. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup If the drive is either incomplete or was stopped. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. Secure Erase completely...
...SATA SSDs, and cannot erase NVMe storage devices. • The time to AHCI. Ensure to set the SATA mode to erase the contents of this manual. This may be due to booting. Displays the available SSDs Chapter 3 Status definition: • Frozen. The frozen state is only supported on its... to proceed with Secure Erase. 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup If the drive is either incomplete or was stopped. You have password protection by ASUS. 3.9.2 Secure Erase SSD speeds may lower over time as with any storage medium due to unlock the SSD in AHCI mode. Secure Erase completely...
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... using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-25 The following utilities...
... using a USB flash drive. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 3: Updates the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result to system's failure to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility,and performance. Carefully follow the instructions in Windows® environment. 2. Chapter 3 ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA 3-25 The following utilities...