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Motherboard Rampage II Extreme
Motherboard Rampage II Extreme
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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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...circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic ...retailer. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter ...
...circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic ...retailer. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter ...
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...description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...components. 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 ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the...
...description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...components. 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 ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the...
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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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... ROG Rampage II Extreme motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessories Application DVD 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...
... ROG Rampage II Extreme motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessories Application DVD 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...
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...bandwidths of up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of Gamers. See page 2-9 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in ...interconnect interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to 43.2 GB/s. In the Republic of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The triple-channel DDR3 architecture triples the bandwidth ...
...bandwidths of up to 6.4GT/s and a max bandwidth of Gamers. See page 2-9 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processors in ...interconnect interface, Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI), providing improved performance by utilizing serial point-to 43.2 GB/s. In the Republic of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The triple-channel DDR3 architecture triples the bandwidth ...
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... data from WAN to three graphics cards in a 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX configuration. See pages 2-28 and 2-34 for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-3 PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See pages 2-29, 2-32 and 2-33 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. See...PC portable devices. SLI and CrossFireX on Demand Fret no longer because with the ROG motherboard, you can be able to external devices. Serial 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,...
... data from WAN to three graphics cards in a 3-Way SLI or CrossFireX configuration. See pages 2-28 and 2-34 for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-3 PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. See pages 2-29, 2-32 and 2-33 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. See...PC portable devices. SLI and CrossFireX on Demand Fret no longer because with the ROG motherboard, you can be able to external devices. Serial 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,...
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... and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the European Union's Restriction on your partners on the environment. 1-4 Chapter...
... and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the headphones while playing multi-channel network games. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the European Union's Restriction on your partners on the environment. 1-4 Chapter...
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... disposal of . 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 Capacitors (ML Caps). Following...44 for PC enthusiasts and it provides system maintenance and management with more control and efficiency. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-5 iROG iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that others only dream of the motherboard at a hardware level.
... disposal of . 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 Capacitors (ML Caps). Following...44 for PC enthusiasts and it provides system maintenance and management with more control and efficiency. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-5 iROG iROG is a special IC which enables several ROG highlighted functions that others only dream of the motherboard at a hardware level.
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... adjustment is the one BIOS can also be used to increase chipset voltages without the worries of the BIOS simultaneously. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED In the pursuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status... for details. Acting as this. See pages 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4 for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's...
... adjustment is the one BIOS can also be used to increase chipset voltages without the worries of the BIOS simultaneously. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED In the pursuit of a tachometer, the Voltiminder LED displays the voltage status... for details. Acting as this. See pages 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4 for CPU, NB, SB, and Memory in a intuitive color-coded fashion. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's...
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...fan speed accordingly to find out what is provided to detect temperature on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to 3 additional devices of your desk, in the dark, or in connecting ... Switches With an easy press during POST. EL I /O. See pages 2-37 and 4-12 for details. The motherboard comes with the EL I /O panel under your choice! ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-7 Activating X-Fi CMSS3D and Crystalizer will be able to experience realistic dynamic sound effects with optional fans, you ...
...fan speed accordingly to find out what is provided to detect temperature on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to 3 additional devices of your desk, in the dark, or in connecting ... Switches With an easy press during POST. EL I /O. See pages 2-37 and 4-12 for details. The motherboard comes with the EL I /O panel under your choice! ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-7 Activating X-Fi CMSS3D and Crystalizer will be able to experience realistic dynamic sound effects with optional fans, you ...
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...motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 4-25 for components (which provides total system power savings by different climate conditions in real-time. With auto phase switching for details. Fan Xpert ASUS...save power and money. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of critical heat generating components. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page 4-28 for ...
...motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 4-25 for components (which provides total system power savings by different climate conditions in real-time. With auto phase switching for details. Fan Xpert ASUS...save power and money. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of critical heat generating components. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page 4-28 for ...
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... stored in the motherboard that allows users to clear CMOS data. Due to your favorite settings. See page 2-41 for details. Profile that allows you to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your system with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-9 ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is...
... stored in the motherboard that allows users to clear CMOS data. Due to your favorite settings. See page 2-41 for details. Profile that allows you to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your system with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-9 ASUS MyLogo 3 ASUS MyLogo 3 is...
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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. It Chapter 2: includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. &#..., such as the power supply case, 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. &#..., such as the power supply case, 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
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Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. There are also an LED for ... PLL Voltage and QPI/DRAM Core voltage; you can select the voltage to display in BIOS. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1.
Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU LED and the table below for power status. There are also an LED for ... PLL Voltage and QPI/DRAM Core voltage; you can select the voltage to display in BIOS. You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1.
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3. Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51106-1.72306 High (yellow) 1.73631-2.31931 Crazy (red) 2.33256- 4. 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. It blinks when data is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. Memory LED Refer to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
3. Normal (green) DRAM Bus Voltage 1.51106-1.72306 High (yellow) 1.73631-2.31931 Crazy (red) 2.33256- 4. 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. It blinks when data is designed to indicate the hard disk activity. Memory LED Refer to the motherboard or when the hard disk drive does not function. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hard Disk LED The hard disk LED is being written into or read from the hard disk drive.
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... plugging in soft‑off state and the BIOS LED will blink to indicate that the backup is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-5 BIOS LED When the BIOS backup starts, the system will enter the soft-off mode. Power LED The...
... plugging in soft‑off state and the BIOS LED will blink to indicate that the backup is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-5 BIOS LED When the BIOS backup starts, the system will enter the soft-off mode. Power LED The...
