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... the OS shut down function 2-48 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration...
... the OS shut down function 2-48 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration...
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... 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 4-31 4.3.10 CPU Level Up 4-32 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD 4-33 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-40 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-41 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-41 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-49 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-49 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-49...
... 4.3.9 ASUS AI Booster 4-31 4.3.10 CPU Level Up 4-32 4.3.11 ROG Speeding HDD 4-33 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-40 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-41 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-41 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-49 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-49 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-49...
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... FSB 1333 or above are recommended. ***When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Rampage Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFireX™ Technology Storage LAN LGA775 socket for...;1��6�s��p�e�e�d��) 3 x PCIe x1 (PCIEX1_1 (black) is recommended. ****Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X48 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/...
... FSB 1333 or above are recommended. ***When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. Rampage Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots CrossFireX™ Technology Storage LAN LGA775 socket for...;1��6�s��p�e�e�d��) 3 x PCIe x1 (PCIEX1_1 (black) is recommended. ****Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® X48 / ICH9R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600/...
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... thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. To prevent damage to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load plate... with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (4B). Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the...
... thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. To prevent damage to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load plate... with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (4B). Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it to the...
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...does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or...reserved for other critical functions. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. For optimum ...
...does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or...reserved for other critical functions. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. For optimum ...
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... • These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. right angle side 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information If... Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [blue]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to Standard IDE ...
... • These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. right angle side 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information If... Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ICH9R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [blue]) These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to Standard IDE ...
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...mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button and then select Turn Off ...2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. 2.10 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 2-48 Chapter 2:...
...mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button and then select Turn Off ...2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down the computer. 3. 2.10 Turning off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 2-48 Chapter 2:...
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... Rampage Extreme 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS...
... Rampage Extreme 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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... from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Rampage.ROM Rampage ROG Rampage Extreme 3-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the...
... from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Rampage.ROM Rampage ROG Rampage Extreme 3-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the...
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... means that do not fit on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the...brief description of the selected item. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. configurable, you...
... means that do not fit on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the...brief description of the selected item. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the field opposite the item. configurable, you...
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...you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously... to exit. Select YES to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. ROG Rampage Extreme 3-47 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default...menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Extreme Tweaker Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS ...
...you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously... to exit. Select YES to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. ROG Rampage Extreme 3-47 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default...menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your changes to the BIOS items. Main Extreme Tweaker Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS ...
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...locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of the support DVD to your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays... Windows® 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 optical drive. ROG Rampage Extreme ...
...locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of the support DVD to your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays... Windows® 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 optical drive. ROG Rampage Extreme ...
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This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
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... the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you intend to use ASUS MyLogo3™. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you customize the boot logo. The boot logo...menu" for details. 2. See section 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ROG Rampage Extreme 4-9 To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4.
... the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you intend to use ASUS MyLogo3™. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you customize the boot logo. The boot logo...menu" for details. 2. See section 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). ROG Rampage Extreme 4-9 To launch the ASUS MyLogo3 1. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4.
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Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7.
Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7.
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... desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-11 Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® Vista™ operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables ...connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) ...
... desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-11 Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® Vista™ operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables ...connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) ...
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...your computer: 1. Double-click the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy ... temperature, and system voltages, among others. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to view...
...your computer: 1. Double-click the setup.exe file to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy ... temperature, and system voltages, among others. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you to view...
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ROG Rampage Extreme 4-17 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes...as the illustrations below show. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ...
ROG Rampage Extreme 4-17 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes...as the illustrations below show. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ...
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... Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the monitor panel by clicking the or...
... Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. You can now move together using the Config window. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in the monitor panel by clicking the or...