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... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Rampage II Extreme specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-5 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout 2-6 2.2.3 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.4 Placement direction...
... Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x Rampage II Extreme specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features... 1-5 1.3.3 ROG unique features 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-6 2.2.2 SupremeFX X-Fi audio card layout 2-6 2.2.3 Layout contents 2-7 2.2.4 Placement direction...
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... a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and ...staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of parts and recycling. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power ...
... a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and ...staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of parts and recycling. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power ...
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...2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter ... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® ...
...2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter ... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to install and configure multiple ATI® ...
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Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: 1Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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... Serial ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Rampage II Extreme motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
... Serial ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ROG Rampage II Extreme motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in...
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...Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to 25.6GB/s. See page 2-15 for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. In the Republic of Gamers. ...We believe in LGA1366 package with peak bandwidths of up to 43.2 GB/s. Triple-Channel DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 ...
...Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in making statements and we welcome the best gamers to 25.6GB/s. See page 2-15 for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. In the Republic of Gamers. ...We believe in LGA1366 package with peak bandwidths of up to 43.2 GB/s. Triple-Channel DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 ...
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This motherboard features SLI and CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting up to PCIe 1.0 devices. See pages 2-29, 2-32 and 2-33 for details. See page 2-24 for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-3 Whichever path you take, you 'll be assured of data from WAN to LAN without any added... arbitration or latency. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. SLI and CrossFireX on Demand Fret no longer because with the ROG motherboard, you ...
This motherboard features SLI and CrossFireX on Demand technology, supporting up to PCIe 1.0 devices. See pages 2-29, 2-32 and 2-33 for details. See page 2-24 for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-3 Whichever path you take, you 'll be assured of data from WAN to LAN without any added... arbitration or latency. Easily backup photos, videos and other PC portable devices. SLI and CrossFireX on Demand Fret no longer because with the ROG motherboard, you ...
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Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS...and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to your PC! See pages 2-29 for details. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. You can now talk to different ...
Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS...and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to your PC! See pages 2-29 for details. 100% Japan-made Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors onboard for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. You can now talk to different ...
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... control freaks. TweakIt brings a brand new dimension to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-5 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features TweakIt TweakIt is all about headroom and for this the ASUS ROG motherboard has the Extreme Engine-a next generation dynamic multi-phase power management system equipped with high performance Multilayer type Polymer...
... control freaks. TweakIt brings a brand new dimension to get quick yet accurate readings using a multitester. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-5 1.3.2 ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features TweakIt TweakIt is all about headroom and for this the ASUS ROG motherboard has the Extreme Engine-a next generation dynamic multi-phase power management system equipped with high performance Multilayer type Polymer...
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...Extreme Tweaker is critical during overclocking. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for the CPU is the one BIOS can be used for details. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for maximum performance achievement. Upgrade your system to optimal performance. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard...details. Simply choose a processor you . See pages 3-13 and 4-27 for you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for details. Voltiminder LED In the pursuit of the BIOS simultaneously. BIOS1 BIOS Flashback BIOS2 Overclocker's ...
...Extreme Tweaker is critical during overclocking. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for the CPU is the one BIOS can be used for details. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for maximum performance achievement. Upgrade your system to optimal performance. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard...details. Simply choose a processor you . See pages 3-13 and 4-27 for you want to OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for details. Voltiminder LED In the pursuit of the BIOS simultaneously. BIOS1 BIOS Flashback BIOS2 Overclocker's ...
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... and translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers... realistic dynamic sound effects with games. Onboard Switches With an easy press during POST. The motherboard comes with optional fans, you are in connecting devices on the back I /O panel under... and efficient cooling. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is wrong. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-7 External LCD Poster The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in a LAN...
... and translates the errors on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers... realistic dynamic sound effects with games. Onboard Switches With an easy press during POST. The motherboard comes with optional fans, you are in connecting devices on the back I /O panel under... and efficient cooling. With Q-Fan Plus, special temperature sensor cable is wrong. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-7 External LCD Poster The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in a LAN...
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...profiles offer flexible controls of critical heat generating components. To wake the system and return to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to different ambient temperature, which is a fan-less and zero-noise ...AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page 4-24 for components (which ...
...profiles offer flexible controls of critical heat generating components. To wake the system and return to achieve a quiet and cool environment. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to different ambient temperature, which is a fan-less and zero-noise ...AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page 4-24 for components (which ...
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... in one easy step with customizable and animated boot logos. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-9 See page 2-46 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to clear CMOS data. ASUS O.C. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using a USB flash disk...
... in one easy step with customizable and animated boot logos. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-9 See page 2-46 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to clear CMOS data. ASUS O.C. Simply launch this tool and update BIOS using a USB flash disk...
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It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Jumpers 2-26 2.7 Connectors 2-28 2.8 Installing accessories 2-46 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-51 ROG Rampage II Extreme
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-22 2.6 Jumpers 2-26 2.7 Connectors 2-28 2.8 Installing accessories 2-46 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-50 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-51 ROG Rampage II Extreme
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..., before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
..., before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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... are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. you can select the voltage to... display in BIOS. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and QPI/DRAM Core voltage; For more information ...
... are also an LED for hard disk drive activity and an onboard switch for the location of CPU, memory, northbridge, and southbridge. Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for LED definition. you can select the voltage to... display in BIOS. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. CPU LED The CPU LED has three voltage displays: CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and QPI/DRAM Core voltage; For more information ...
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Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. Memory LED Refer to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51106-1.72306 High (yellow) 1.73631-2.31931 Crazy (red) 2.33256- 4.
Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive. It blinks when data is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. The LED does not light up when there is no hard disk drive connected to the illustration below for the location of the memory LED and the table below for LED definition. 3. Memory LED Refer to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51106-1.72306 High (yellow) 1.73631-2.31931 Crazy (red) 2.33256- 4.
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Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut ... of the onboard power-on switch. 6. 5. This is ready to 3.8.4 BIOS Flashback for further information. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-5 Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off state and the BIOS LED will blink to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.
Power LED The motherboard comes with a power-on the ATX power supply, the Power LED flashes three times to indicate that the system is a reminder that you should shut ... of the onboard power-on switch. 6. 5. This is ready to 3.8.4 BIOS Flashback for further information. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-5 Wait till the flash stops before removing or plugging in soft‑off state and the BIOS LED will blink to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component.