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... the OS shut down function 2-51 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-51 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... the OS shut down function 2-51 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-51 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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Contents 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-11 3.2.9 General help 3-11 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-12 3.3.1 Configure System Performance Settings 3-13 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.4.1 System Time 3-20 3.4.2 System Date 3-20 3.4.3 Legacy Diskette A 3-20 3.4.4 Language 3-20 3.4.5 SATA 1-6 3-21 3.4.6 ...34 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-34 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-34 3.6.5 APM Configuration 3-35 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-36 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-40 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority 3-41 3.7.4 Security 3-42 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-44
Contents 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-11 3.2.9 General help 3-11 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-12 3.3.1 Configure System Performance Settings 3-13 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.4.1 System Time 3-20 3.4.2 System Date 3-20 3.4.3 Legacy Diskette A 3-20 3.4.4 Language 3-20 3.4.5 SATA 1-6 3-21 3.4.6 ...34 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-34 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support 3-34 3.6.5 APM Configuration 3-35 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-36 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-39 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-40 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority 3-41 3.7.4 Security 3-42 3.8 Tools menu 3-44 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-44
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... 3.8.4 BIOS Flashback 3-47 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 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 AI...
... 3.8.4 BIOS Flashback 3-47 3.9 Exit menu 3-48 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 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 AI...
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Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need ...
Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that you need ...
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... for Memory - ASUS O.C. ASUS TurboV - Voltiminder LED - Rampage II Extreme specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) EL I/O Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI...
... for Memory - ASUS O.C. ASUS TurboV - Voltiminder LED - Rampage II Extreme specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard; 6 ports at back panel) EL I/O Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI...
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... overclockers the ability to save an overheating GPU. BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to be stored with any previous version. CPU Level Up Ever wish that you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for details. Acting as this. See pages 2-2, 2-3 ... critical during overclocking. Upgrade your system to optimal performance. Overclocking is the one BIOS can be used for details. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is never as easy as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is answered! The COP EX allows more freedom and less ...
... overclockers the ability to save an overheating GPU. BIOS Flashback brings the ultimate convenience to be stored with any previous version. CPU Level Up Ever wish that you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for details. Acting as this. See pages 2-2, 2-3 ... critical during overclocking. Upgrade your system to optimal performance. Overclocking is the one BIOS can be used for details. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is never as easy as the "red zone" of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is answered! The COP EX allows more freedom and less ...
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Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-45 for each parameter. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using C.P.R. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-9 See page 2-46 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS EZ Flash...
Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-45 for each parameter. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using C.P.R. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-9 See page 2-46 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS EZ Flash...
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...motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme... Tweaker menu. 1. Refer to the illustration below for power status. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.5000 1....
...motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. There are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for LED definition. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme... Tweaker menu. 1. Refer to the illustration below for power status. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.5000 1....
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... the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. The southbridge LED shows either the IOH Voltage or the IOH PCIE Voltage. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-3 Refer to display in BIOS.
... the northbridge/southbridge LEDs and the table below for LED definition. The southbridge LED shows either the IOH Voltage or the IOH PCIE Voltage. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-3 Refer to display in BIOS.
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ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-5 BIOS LED When the BIOS backup starts, the system will blink to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Refer to boot. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you turn on switch. 6. Power LED The motherboard comes...
ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-5 BIOS LED When the BIOS backup starts, the system will blink to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Refer to boot. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you turn on switch. 6. Power LED The motherboard comes...
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... (10-1 pin USB78; BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 15. ROG connector (3-pin ROG) Page 2-35 2-38 2-10 2-15 2-42 2-42 2-43 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-40 2-26 2-33 2-27 2-36 2-36 2-30 2-34 2-39 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Reset switch 7. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-7 IDE connector...
... (10-1 pin USB78; BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 15. ROG connector (3-pin ROG) Page 2-35 2-38 2-10 2-15 2-42 2-42 2-43 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-40 2-26 2-33 2-27 2-36 2-36 2-30 2-34 2-39 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. Reset switch 7. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-7 IDE connector...
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...read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot ...Install the software drivers for details. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,...
...read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot ...Install the software drivers for details. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups,...
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... at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-25 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe... slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x8 link to the PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth slower than x4 link to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 3-27 for details.
... at x16, x16, x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-25 VGA configuration Single VGA/PCIe card Dual VGA/PCIe card Triple VGA/PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe x16_1 PCIe x16_2 PCIe... slot, a PCIe device with a bandwidth faster than x8 link to the PCIe x16_2 slot, and a PCIe device with a bandwidth slower than x4 link to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 3-27 for details.
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... is moved to the Disable position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter... BIOS setup to function, pressing down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the system...
... is moved to the Disable position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you easily clear the system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter... BIOS setup to function, pressing down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. If the system...
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... select either BIOS as the one to boot, or back up or restore BIOS content from one ROM to boot from BIOS 1. 2. Moving the jumper cap to pins 3-4 enables the system to 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority for further information. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-27 BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM (BIOS 1 and BIOS 2) are present on this motherboard.
... select either BIOS as the one to boot, or back up or restore BIOS content from one ROM to boot from BIOS 1. 2. Moving the jumper cap to pins 3-4 enables the system to 3.7.3 BIOS Boot Priority for further information. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-27 BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) Two sets of BIOS Flash ROM (BIOS 1 and BIOS 2) are present on this motherboard.
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...the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controllers. • These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID..., refer to [AHCI]. See section 3.4.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle ...
...the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controllers. • These connectors are set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID..., refer to [AHCI]. See section 3.4.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle ...
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... sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to this connector. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you intend to these connectors. 8. Connect the thermal sensor cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to this...
... sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices which you want to this connector. Enable OPT FAN1/2/3 overheat protection in BIOS if you intend to these connectors. 8. Connect the thermal sensor cables to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to this...
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... connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 10. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD Audio]. Digital audio connector: This connector is for a chassis-mounted ...BIOS is set the item to 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Refer to [AC97]. Front view Side view X-Fi SUPREMEFX Listen with Absolutely HD Optical drive audio connector Front panel audio connector Digital audio connector ROG Rampage II Extreme...
... connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 10. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to [HD Audio]. Digital audio connector: This connector is for a chassis-mounted ...BIOS is set the item to 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Refer to [AC97]. Front view Side view X-Fi SUPREMEFX Listen with Absolutely HD Optical drive audio connector Front panel audio connector Digital audio connector ROG Rampage II Extreme...
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... is read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is in...
... is read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is in...
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... Press to go back to the previous option. • CONFIRM: Press to fulfill your settings. • SELECT: Joystick left (previous; ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-43 2.7.4 TweakIt TweakIt, along with TOGGLE, CONFIRM, and SELECT. increase) to enter TweakIt options and configure your own settings with the LCD ...desire during game play. Connect the LCD Poster to the following illustration for their location. decrease) / right (next; Turn on the motherboard. 2. After the power-on self tests (POST), the LCD Poster shows system time. 3. Press the CONFIRM button to select an option...
... Press to go back to the previous option. • CONFIRM: Press to fulfill your settings. • SELECT: Joystick left (previous; ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-43 2.7.4 TweakIt TweakIt, along with TOGGLE, CONFIRM, and SELECT. increase) to enter TweakIt options and configure your own settings with the LCD ...desire during game play. Connect the LCD Poster to the following illustration for their location. decrease) / right (next; Turn on the motherboard. 2. After the power-on self tests (POST), the LCD Poster shows system time. 3. Press the CONFIRM button to select an option...