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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 ... and LED Control 3-31 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-33 3.6 Power menu 3-34 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-34 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-34 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...
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 ... and LED Control 3-31 3.5.7 iROG Configuration 3-33 3.6 Power menu 3-34 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-34 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-34 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...
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... 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 Suite 4-22 4.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 4-24 4.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-25...
... 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 Suite 4-22 4.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 4-24 4.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-25...
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Contents Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX graphics cards 5-3 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the ...
Contents Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing three CrossFireX graphics cards 5-3 5.1.5 Installing the device drivers 5-4 5.1.6 Enabling the ...
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...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. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter... to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing...
...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. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter... to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing...
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Rampage II Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology Supports Intel® Smart Cache ... x DIMM, max. 12GB, DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at ...
Rampage II Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology Supports Intel® Smart Cache ... x DIMM, max. 12GB, DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (at ...
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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. Chapter 1: 1Product introduction
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... Documentation ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-port USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module ProbeIt cable 3-Way SLI cable SLI cable Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Serial ATA signal cables Serial ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit EL I/O Shield Cable ties ROG motherboard support DVD User...
... Documentation ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-port USB 2.0 + IEEE 1394a module ProbeIt cable 3-Way SLI cable SLI cable Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Serial ATA signal cables Serial ATA power cables Thermal sensor cables SupremeFX X-Fi Audio Card External LCD Poster ASUS Optional Fan 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit EL I/O Shield Cable ties ROG motherboard support DVD User...
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...Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is one of Gamers, mercy rules are only for details. Triple-Channel DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports...™ i7 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 36 PCI Express...
...Republic of Gamers The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of Gamers. Supports Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) with integrated memory controller to support 3-channel (6 DIMMs) DDR3 memory. Intel® X58 Chipset The Intel® X58 Express Chipset is one of Gamers, mercy rules are only for details. Triple-Channel DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports...™ i7 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 36 PCI Express...
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... ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-3 See page 2-24 for audio/video appliances such...
... ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. The external SATA port provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-3 See page 2-24 for audio/video appliances such...
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...status for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for you. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one BIOS can be stored with even more confidence. It can ... choose a processor you want to OC to overclockers! Overclocking is answered! Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is to be used to monitor and save two versions of overheating. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction BIOS1 ...
...status for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are all here! Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for you. Very much like the "SaveGame" function, one BIOS can be stored with even more confidence. It can ... choose a processor you want to OC to overclockers! Overclocking is answered! Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is to be used to monitor and save two versions of overheating. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction BIOS1 ...
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... 1GB and 2GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.1 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory... on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the dual-channel ...
... 1GB and 2GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.1 Extreme Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory... on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped for the dual-channel ...
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... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-28 N/A N/A N/A 8 N/A 9 N/A V V V V V V V V Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand A* B* CORSAIR Box P/N: TW3X2G2000DFNV (CM3X1G2000DFNV) Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB1(...(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 8 N/A V V V V V V V V ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-17 DIMM socket support (Optional) Size SS/DS Chip No. Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 9-9-9-28 N/A N/A N/A 8 N/A 9 N/A V V V V V V V V Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800 MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand A* B* CORSAIR Box P/N: TW3X2G2000DFNV (CM3X1G2000DFNV) Crucial BL12864BE2009.8SFB1(...(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 8 N/A V V V V V V V V ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-17 DIMM socket support (Optional) Size SS/DS Chip No. Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/DS Chip No. CL Chip Brand support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR Box P/N:TWIN3X2048-1600C7DHXIN (CM3X1024-1600C7DHXIN) (XMP) 2048MB (Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 7 N/A V V CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1600C9DHXNV (CM3X2G1600C9DHXNV) 4096MB (Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink ...
Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600 MHz capability Vendor Part No. DIMM socket Size SS/DS Chip No. CL Chip Brand support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR Box P/N:TWIN3X2048-1600C7DHXIN (CM3X1024-1600C7DHXIN) (XMP) 2048MB (Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 7 N/A V V CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1600C9DHXNV (CM3X2G1600C9DHXNV) 4096MB (Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink ...
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Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand A* B* C* D* A-DATA SC63I1B16 2048MB DS K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG V V V V CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1333C9DHX (CM3X2048-1333C9DHX) ... Package 7-7-7-20 N/A V V VV BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G 2048MB DS Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 N/A V V VV Patriot PDC32G1333LLK 1024MB (Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 7 Patriot V V VV ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-19 DIMM socket support (Optional) Size SS/DS Chip No.
Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand A* B* C* D* A-DATA SC63I1B16 2048MB DS K4B1G0846D 9 SAMSUNG V V V V CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1333C9DHX (CM3X2048-1333C9DHX) ... Package 7-7-7-20 N/A V V VV BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G 2048MB DS Heat-Sink Package 7-7-7-20 N/A V V VV Patriot PDC32G1333LLK 1024MB (Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 7 Patriot V V VV ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-19 DIMM socket support (Optional) Size SS/DS Chip No.
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Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/DS Chip No. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports three modules inserted into the... 7 ELPIDA V V V V ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E 1024MB DS J5308BASE-AC-E 8 ELPIDA V V V V G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 2048MB (Kit of Triple-channel memory configuration. 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 Size SS/DS Chip No. Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports two modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports three modules inserted into the... 7 ELPIDA V V V V ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E 1024MB DS J5308BASE-AC-E 8 ELPIDA V V V V G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK 2048MB (Kit of Triple-channel memory configuration. Rampage II Extreme Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066 MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-21 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unplug the power supply...a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it ...
...3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-21 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unplug the power supply...a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it ...
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...in a chassis). 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Refer to the table on the slot. 5. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: ...configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. ...
...in a chassis). 3. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Refer to the table on the slot. 5. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: ...configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for details. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. ...
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...a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the... slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the ...
...a PCIe x1 device to a PCIe x1 slot prior to a PCIe x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has three PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the... slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the ...
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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 these connectors. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available ...
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 these connectors. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) is available ...
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You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-33 USB1112) These connectors are for an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. 5. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector ...This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB910; USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 ...
You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-33 USB1112) These connectors are for an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. 5. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector ...This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB910; USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 ...