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... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 Video menu 4-6 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-7 4.2.8 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET 2 4-11 4.3.3 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 4-16 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-22 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite 4-26 4.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 4-28 4.3.8 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-29 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 4-31 4.3.10...
... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 Video menu 4-6 4.2.7 ASUS Contact information 4-7 4.2.8 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET 2 4-11 4.3.3 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 4-16 4.3.5 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-22 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite 4-26 4.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 4-28 4.3.8 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-29 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 4-31 4.3.10...
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ASUS PC Probe II - ASUS Update - Drivers and applications - Sound Blaster X-Fi utility - Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rampage Extreme specifications summary Software Form Factor Support DVD: - Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition - xv ASUS AI Suite -
ASUS PC Probe II - ASUS Update - Drivers and applications - Sound Blaster X-Fi utility - Kaspersky® Anti-virus software ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rampage Extreme specifications summary Software Form Factor Support DVD: - Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition - xv ASUS AI Suite -
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... on the next page for the card. 2. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-17 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed...information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for later use . Refer to the card. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and ...
... on the next page for the card. 2. Refer to the table on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-17 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed...information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for later use . Refer to the card. Turn on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and ...
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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Rampage Extreme 3-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to the corresponding sections for details on...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ROG Rampage Extreme 3-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to the corresponding sections for details on...
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...] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [RAID]. ROG Rampage Extreme 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Select an item then press if you...
...] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [RAID]. ROG Rampage Extreme 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Select an item then press if you...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-49 ROG Rampage Extreme
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-49 ROG Rampage Extreme
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...Rampage Extreme 4-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard...® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the...
...Rampage Extreme 4-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard...® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the...
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... the devices. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI2000B audio driver and application. Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-Six Engine driver and utility. Operating both functions simultaneously might damage your motherboard. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed...
... the devices. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI2000B audio driver and application. Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-Six Engine driver and utility. Operating both functions simultaneously might damage your motherboard. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed...
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... Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Speeding HDD Installs the ROG Speeding HDD utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format ... and alerts you of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your motherboard. Do not install ASUS PC Probe II if you use the TweakIt function. Operating both functions simultaneously might damage your computer in healthy operating condition. ...
... Installs the ASUS AI Suite. Speeding HDD Installs the ROG Speeding HDD utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format ... and alerts you of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your motherboard. Do not install ASUS PC Probe II if you use the TweakIt function. Operating both functions simultaneously might damage your computer in healthy operating condition. ...
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... disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH9R driver disk. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-5 Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for easy file-compression and protection. Ulead...
... disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH9R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH9R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH9R driver disk. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-5 Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for easy file-compression and protection. Ulead...
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...4.3.3 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility With the SupremeFX X-Fi audio card installed to the motherboard, you will find the Volume Panel icon on the notification area. You need to install SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver to launch the Mixer control panel. Double-click the Volume Panel icon to use Sound ...Blaster X-Fi audio utility. The Drivers installation tab appears if your media files. Activating X-Fi's CMSS3D, Crystalizer, and EAX will deliver accurate virtual surround sound and enhanced audio ...
...4.3.3 Sound Blaster X-Fi audio utility With the SupremeFX X-Fi audio card installed to the motherboard, you will find the Volume Panel icon on the notification area. You need to install SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver to launch the Mixer control panel. Double-click the Volume Panel icon to use Sound ...Blaster X-Fi audio utility. The Drivers installation tab appears if your media files. Activating X-Fi's CMSS3D, Crystalizer, and EAX will deliver accurate virtual surround sound and enhanced audio ...
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...exe file to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Click to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. If Autorun is not enabled ... Probe II from the Windows® desktop. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to complete ...
...exe file to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Click to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. If Autorun is not enabled ... Probe II from the Windows® desktop. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to complete ...
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...-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the screen instructions to current system status. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area... to detect CPU properties to the optical drive. Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-Six Engine. 3.
...-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the screen instructions to current system status. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area... to detect CPU properties to the optical drive. Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-Six Engine. 3.
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...to normal state. Follow the screen instructions to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite ...right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in ...
...to normal state. Follow the screen instructions to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite ...right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in ...
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... front panel flashes. Otherwise, the HDD LED on the Windows® notification area. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-33 F�o��r �o�p�t�im��a�l��p...8226; Before using the Speeding HDD function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver to the system. • When the Speeding HDD mode in BIOS setup is configured as...that you install two hard disks to the SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 connectors on the motherboard. There are two modes for Speeding HDD configuration: 1. 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD ROG...
... front panel flashes. Otherwise, the HDD LED on the Windows® notification area. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-33 F�o��r �o�p�t�im��a�l��p...8226; Before using the Speeding HDD function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver to the system. • When the Speeding HDD mode in BIOS setup is configured as...that you install two hard disks to the SPEEDING HDD1 and SPEEDING HDD2 connectors on the motherboard. There are two modes for Speeding HDD configuration: 1. 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD ROG...
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...RAID 5, and RAID 10 function to be calculated and written. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both system performance and data safety. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a ... three new drives for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Refer to the entire system. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
...RAID 5, and RAID 10 function to be calculated and written. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both system performance and data safety. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a ... three new drives for this setup. RAID 10 is required for this setup. Refer to the entire system. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH9R Southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
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...avoid computer virus infection. Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-49 Start Windows®. 2. Write-protect the floppy disk to boot from the optical drive." 7. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive... primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9.
...avoid computer virus infection. Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-49 Start Windows®. 2. Write-protect the floppy disk to boot from the optical drive." 7. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive... primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create an Intel® ICH9R RAID driver disk. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9.
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... the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop... ICH9R). 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the ...
... the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop... ICH9R). 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the ...
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...Rampage Extreme A-1 Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard... comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the...
...Rampage Extreme A-1 Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard... comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the...