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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 Storage Configuration 3-22 3.4.7 AHCI ...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...
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 Storage Configuration 3-22 3.4.7 AHCI ...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...
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... Canadian ICES-003. However, there is no guarantee that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved...
... Canadian ICES-003. However, there is no guarantee that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved...
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...your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables from the ... short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance...and the power cables are not damaged. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If you are not sure about the voltage... cables for disposal of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device...
...your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables from the ... short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance...and the power cables are not damaged. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If you are not sure about the voltage... cables for disposal of parts and recycling. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device...
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...documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to install .... About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
...documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to install .... About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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...sets of detection points so you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. ProbeIt ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of . iROG iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that others only dream of locating the motherboard...Core™ i7 CPU to gain the competitive edge. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-5 Following the success of overclocking and benchmarking. See pages 2‑43 and 2-...about headroom and for this the ASUS ROG motherboard has the Extreme Engine-a next generation dynamic multi-phase power management system equipped with more control ...
...sets of detection points so you full disposal of the motherboard at a hardware level. ProbeIt ProbeIt takes the guesswork out of . iROG iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that others only dream of locating the motherboard...Core™ i7 CPU to gain the competitive edge. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-5 Following the success of overclocking and benchmarking. See pages 2‑43 and 2-...about headroom and for this the ASUS ROG motherboard has the Extreme Engine-a next generation dynamic multi-phase power management system equipped with more control ...
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... confidence. Simply choose a processor you are all here! Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is answered! Component Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to save an overheating GPU. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-6 Chapter 1: ...Acting as this. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for maximum performance achievement. No matter if you want to OC to optimal performance. See page 3-12...
... confidence. Simply choose a processor you are all here! Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is answered! Component Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to save an overheating GPU. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-6 Chapter 1: ...Acting as this. The COP EX allows more freedom and less constraint for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for maximum performance achievement. No matter if you want to OC to optimal performance. See page 3-12...
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.... See page 4-9 for each parameter. ASUS O.C. 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 The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings. You can be stored in one cable...BIOS update utility. Profile that allows you easy ways to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a new feature present in the motherboard that allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS ...
.... See page 4-9 for each parameter. ASUS O.C. 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 The BIOS settings can update your favorite settings. You can be stored in one cable...BIOS update utility. Profile that allows you easy ways to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a new feature present in the motherboard that allows users to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS ...
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ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. •...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions... before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a...
ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. •...supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions... before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a...
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... CHA_FAN1-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 15. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 18. LGA1366 CPU Socket 4. TOGGLE, CONFIRM, SELECT switches 8. ...RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 13. USB1112) 14. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB910; System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-7 2.2.3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Power-on switch 6....
... CHA_FAN1-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN; 3-pin OPT_FAN1-3) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; BIOS flash setting (6-pin BIOS_FLASHBACK) 15. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 18. LGA1366 CPU Socket 4. TOGGLE, CONFIRM, SELECT switches 8. ...RAM (3-pin CLRTC_SW) 13. USB1112) 14. DDR3 DIMM slots 5. USB910; System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 12. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-7 2.2.3 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Switches/Slots 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Power-on switch 6....
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Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - DIMM socket support (Optional) ... memory configuration. • B*: Supports three modules inserted into the blue slots as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into the blue slots and the white slot A2 as... 7 AENEON V V V V WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1024MB DS IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 QIMONDA V V V Side(s): SS - Size SS/DS Chip No. Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Single-sided DS - DIMM socket support (Optional) ... memory configuration. • B*: Supports three modules inserted into the blue slots as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into the blue slots and the white slot A2 as... 7 AENEON V V V V WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1024MB DS IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 QIMONDA V V V Side(s): SS - Size SS/DS Chip No. Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ...with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
...expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to the card. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an ...with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-25 See page 3-27 for details. See page 2-35 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on.... • Use the three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots for better thermal environment. See page 2-38 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for 3-Way CrossFireX™ mode. • If you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the ... 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 See page 3-27 for details. See page 2-35 for details. • We recommend that you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on.... • Use the three PCIe 2.0 x16 slots for better thermal environment. See page 2-38 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for 3-Way CrossFireX™ mode. • If you install a PCIe x16 graphics card on to the ... x1 link as the default. • You may manually reassign the link width of PCIe x16_2 and PCIe x16_3 slots in BIOS settings.
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... 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 clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. Clear RTC RAM... and enter BIOS setup to function, pressing down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to CPU overclocking. Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...
... 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 clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. Clear RTC RAM... and enter BIOS setup to function, pressing down the system and clear CMOS simultaneously. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can automatically reset CPU parameter settings to CPU overclocking. Press down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS...
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...) allows you to select either BIOS as the one ROM to the other. Refer to boot. 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. Moving the jumper cap to pins 3-4 enables the system to boot from one to boot from...
...) allows you to select either BIOS as the one ROM to the other. Refer to boot. 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. Moving the jumper cap to pins 3-4 enables the system to boot from one to boot from...
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...the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-31 2. This prevents ...incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is set...
...the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-31 2. This prevents ...incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is set...
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... IDE mode by default. Or you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, 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 hot-plug... and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to ...
... IDE mode by default. Or you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, 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 hot-plug... and NCQ, set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available only if you intend to ...
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...that the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS is for details. Refer to [AC97]. Digital audio connector: This connector is set the item to 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you want to connect a ... connector Front panel audio connector Digital audio connector ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-37 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to...
...that the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS is for details. Refer to [AC97]. Digital audio connector: This connector is set the item to 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you want to connect a ... connector Front panel audio connector Digital audio connector ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-37 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you to...
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... power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. The...
... power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the system power LED. The...
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch to reboot the system. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on switch to reboot the system. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1.
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... during game play. After the power-on the motherboard. 2. decrease) / right (next; ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-43 increase) to the LCD_CON connector on self tests (POST), the LCD Poster shows system time. 3. Using TweakIt 1. Press the CONFIRM button to enter TweakIt options and configure your own settings with the LCD Poster, allows you full control...
... during game play. After the power-on the motherboard. 2. decrease) / right (next; ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-43 increase) to the LCD_CON connector on self tests (POST), the LCD Poster shows system time. 3. Using TweakIt 1. Press the CONFIRM button to enter TweakIt options and configure your own settings with the LCD Poster, allows you full control...