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...2.8.4 Installing Fusion Block System accessory 2-42 2.8.5 Replacing NB or MOS Thermal Kit 2-44 2.8.6 Installing DIY Pedestal 2-46 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-48 2.10.1 Using 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 ...
...2.8.4 Installing Fusion Block System accessory 2-42 2.8.5 Replacing NB or MOS Thermal Kit 2-44 2.8.6 Installing DIY Pedestal 2-46 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-48 2.10.1 Using 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 ...
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...! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit EL I/O Shield Cable ties Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage Extreme I/O module...
...! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit EL I/O Shield Cable ties Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ROG Rampage Extreme I/O module...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Slide switch and jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 Installing accessories 2-39 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-48 ROG Rampage Extreme
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Slide switch and jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 Installing accessories 2-39 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-48 ROG Rampage Extreme
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ROG Rampage Extreme 2-21 Moving the jumper cap to pins 3-4 enables the system to boot from BIOS 2. Moving the jumper cap to pins 5-6 enables the system to 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority for further information. Refer to boot from BIOS 1. Refer to boot. BIOS LED When the BIOS backup starts, the system ...will enter the soft-off state and the BIOS LED will blink to the other. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM (BIOS 1 and BIOS 2) are present on this motherboard. This jumper allows you to enter...
ROG Rampage Extreme 2-21 Moving the jumper cap to pins 3-4 enables the system to boot from BIOS 2. Moving the jumper cap to pins 5-6 enables the system to 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority for further information. Refer to boot from BIOS 1. Refer to boot. BIOS LED When the BIOS backup starts, the system ...will enter the soft-off state and the BIOS LED will blink to the other. BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM (BIOS 1 and BIOS 2) are present on this motherboard. This jumper allows you to enter...
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...failed a power-on . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the ...or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-47 At power on the devices in Chapter 3. Turn on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep ...
...failed a power-on . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. After making all switches are running, the ...or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on test. After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. ROG Rampage Extreme 2-47 At power on the devices in Chapter 3. Turn on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep ...
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Click the Start button and then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch ....1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information Click the Start button and then select Shut Down. 2.
Click the Start button and then select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch ....1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information Click the Start button and then select Shut Down. 2.
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. 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. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. 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. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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...of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its...BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Rampage.ROM Rampage ROG Rampage Extreme 3-3 Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through ...
...of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its...BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Rampage.ROM Rampage ROG Rampage Extreme 3-3 Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through ...
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... Utility - done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process ... ....... done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. All rights...afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends,...
... Utility - done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process ... ....... done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. All rights...afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends,...
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... Rampage Extreme 3-7 Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 4. Checking for floppy... Completed. 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 2. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the motherboard...
... Rampage Extreme 3-7 Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 4. Checking for floppy... Completed. 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 2. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the motherboard...
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...Exit Menu. When you start up the computer, the system provides you to run this utility. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 3-8 Chapter 3: ... this program. Use the BIOS Setup program when you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to configure your BIOS. If you wish to use as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability....
...Exit Menu. When you start up the computer, the system provides you to run this utility. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 3-8 Chapter 3: ... this program. Use the BIOS Setup program when you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to configure your BIOS. If you wish to use as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability....
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...to run the utility. Type a filename and select [Uninstalled], [Profile 1], or [Profile 2]. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: Rampage Extreme VER: 0121 DATE: 06/16/08 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or...65533;le��. PROFILE Configuration O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. Load From: [ ] [Uninstalled] [Blank] Start O.C. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Add Your CMOS Profile. Profile Tools Typing your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are ...
...to run the utility. Type a filename and select [Uninstalled], [Profile 1], or [Profile 2]. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: Rampage Extreme VER: 0121 DATE: 06/16/08 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or...65533;le��. PROFILE Configuration O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY O.C. Load From: [ ] [Uninstalled] [Blank] Start O.C. Name: Save To: Load CMOS Profiles. 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Add Your CMOS Profile. Profile Tools Typing your profile name, [0-9][a-z][A-Z] are ...
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...; To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system... on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to display the screen below. 3. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-11 The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of ...
...; To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system... on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to display the screen below. 3. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-11 The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of ...
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...Place the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan ... Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you turn it on your computer has... an enabled Autorun feature. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition....
...Place the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan ... Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you turn it on your computer has... an enabled Autorun feature. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition....
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...;�o��n����t�o� launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to complete installation. 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to close or restore the application. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from...
...;�o��n����t�o� launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to complete installation. 4.3.6 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to close or restore the application. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from...
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...damaged. • We recommend that you use two new hard disks for this setup. To start configuration. 3. Click Apply to back up the data on the other automatically. The Speeding HDD icon on the motherboard. A warning message appears, reminding you save your vital data even if one hard disk ...to start EZ Backup configuration: 1. The setup is set up the data in this hard disk before using ...
...damaged. • We recommend that you use two new hard disks for this setup. To start configuration. 3. Click Apply to back up the data on the other automatically. The Speeding HDD icon on the motherboard. A warning message appears, reminding you save your vital data even if one hard disk ...to start EZ Backup configuration: 1. The setup is set up the data in this hard disk before using ...
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...This mode allows two hard disks to continue. 4. The setup is set up all original data in both hard disks will be lost. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-35 If you use two new hard disks for this setup. A warning message appears, reminding you that all data in them before using ...the two hard disks will be erased. Back up successfully. Click Ok to access data simultaneously. Click Super Speed from the main screen. To start configuration. 3. The Speeding HDD icon on the Windows® notification area turns green to indicate that you are in the two hard disks. ...
...This mode allows two hard disks to continue. 4. The setup is set up all original data in both hard disks will be lost. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-35 If you use two new hard disks for this setup. A warning message appears, reminding you that all data in them before using ...the two hard disks will be erased. Back up successfully. Click Ok to access data simultaneously. Click Super Speed from the main screen. To start configuration. 3. The Speeding HDD icon on the Windows® notification area turns green to indicate that you are in the two hard disks. ...
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... function and use the two SATA connectors as the other onboard SATA connectors. Speeding HDD 3. Click Mode Change to return to start configuration. The Speeding HDD icon on the motherboard. When using one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SPEEDING HDD1 connector on the Windows® notification...
... function and use the two SATA connectors as the other onboard SATA connectors. Speeding HDD 3. Click Mode Change to return to start configuration. The Speeding HDD icon on the motherboard. When using one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SPEEDING HDD1 connector on the Windows® notification...
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click Cancel to start verification at once. Schedule Activity Allows you to set specific date and time for verifying the hard disks. Scheduledd Displays the date and time for ...
click Cancel to start verification at once. Schedule Activity Allows you to set specific date and time for verifying the hard disks. Scheduledd Displays the date and time for ...
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Firmware Update Allows you want to update. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-39 Event Log Displays event log list that you to change the password for troubleshooting and locating a system malfunction. Click Browse to locate the firmware ... password and new password. Setup Password Allows you to update the firmware. Click the check box of the Change password column. and click Ok to start the update process. Then click Download to close the window. Click Refresh to save the new settings. Click Ok to update the event log list...
Firmware Update Allows you want to update. ROG Rampage Extreme 4-39 Event Log Displays event log list that you to change the password for troubleshooting and locating a system malfunction. Click Browse to locate the firmware ... password and new password. Setup Password Allows you to update the firmware. Click the check box of the Change password column. and click Ok to start the update process. Then click Download to close the window. Click Refresh to save the new settings. Click Ok to update the event log list...