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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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... on the next page) xiii 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...
... on the next page) xiii 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...
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... and management with high performance Multilayer type Polymer Capacitors (ML Caps). iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for this the ASUS ROG motherboard has the Extreme Engine-a next generation dynamic multi-phase power management system equipped with more control and efficiency. iROG ... scores that give users flexible overclocking control even when running benchmark programs! The joystick-like control puts every overclocking option in the form of eight sets of . This means you'll be processed at any stage! ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-5 TweakIt brings a brand ...
... and management with high performance Multilayer type Polymer Capacitors (ML Caps). iROG greatly increases fun during overclocking for this the ASUS ROG motherboard has the Extreme Engine-a next generation dynamic multi-phase power management system equipped with more control and efficiency. iROG ... scores that give users flexible overclocking control even when running benchmark programs! The joystick-like control puts every overclocking option in the form of eight sets of . This means you'll be processed at any stage! ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-5 TweakIt brings a brand ...
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... and enjoy the performance instantly! Component Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to have a more confidence. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Acting as this. The Voltiminder...is to be used for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is critical during overclocking. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one BIOS can overclock with ROG's CPU Level Up...
... and enjoy the performance instantly! Component Overheat Protection-EX (COP EX) The COP EX allows overclockers to have a more confidence. It helps overclockers enjoy the motherboard's ultimate OC capabilities and benchmark scores. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Acting as this. The Voltiminder...is to be used for the overclocking adventure, while the other BIOS is critical during overclocking. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker is critical but risky. Voltiminder LED In the pursuit of extreme performance, overvoltage adjustment is the one BIOS can overclock with ROG's CPU Level Up...
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... Q-Fan function on a hardware level. External LCD Poster The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in the dark! The motherboard comes with games. The cool EL lights up to 3 additional devices of SupremeFX card on up your I /O. When system malfunction ...on any device. See pages 2-37 and 4-12 for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-7 EL I /O, an impressive design that increases convenience in connecting devices on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to achieve quiet and ...
... Q-Fan function on a hardware level. External LCD Poster The new LCD Poster now posts critical POST information in the dark! The motherboard comes with games. The cool EL lights up to 3 additional devices of SupremeFX card on up your I /O. When system malfunction ...on any device. See pages 2-37 and 4-12 for details. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-7 EL I /O, an impressive design that increases convenience in connecting devices on the LCD during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to achieve quiet and ...
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...and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU, the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6-engine version, which provides total system power savings by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert ...AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. See page 4-24 for details. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See...
...and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU, the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6-engine version, which provides total system power savings by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert ...AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. See page 4-24 for details. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See...
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...overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to provide sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-9 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS... O.C. See page 3-45 for details. ASUS O.C. You can be stored in the motherboard that allows users to your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides...
...overclocking failure, there is no need to open the system chassis to provide sufficient airflow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. ROG Rampage II Extreme 1-9 Profile The motherboard features the ASUS... O.C. See page 3-45 for details. ASUS O.C. You can be stored in the motherboard that allows users to your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides...
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...be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 2.4.2 Memory...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 memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the...
...be about 3GB or less. Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to support a full memory load (6 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. 2.4.2 Memory...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 memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the...
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... the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup...
... the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. If the system hangs due to overclocking of memory timing or chipset voltage and the power button fails to function, pressing down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup...
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...Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects to overclocking. 17. Clear CMOS switch. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port connects a microphone. 8. This port connects the rear speakers on the... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - External SATA port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 9. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-29 This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are ...
...Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects to overclocking. 17. Clear CMOS switch. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. This port connects a microphone. 8. This port connects the rear speakers on the... Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - External SATA port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 9. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-29 This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are ...
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Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
Reset switch Press the reset switch to enhance system performance. 1. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to reboot the system. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.3 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Power-on switch Press the power-on a bare or open-case system.
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... configure your overclocking desire during game play. Press the CONFIRM button to select an option or adjust value. Connect the LCD Poster to fulfill your own settings with the LCD Poster, allows you full control over system voltages and frequency to the LCD_CON connector on the motherboard. 2. decrease) / right (next; ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-43...
... configure your overclocking desire during game play. Press the CONFIRM button to select an option or adjust value. Connect the LCD Poster to fulfill your own settings with the LCD Poster, allows you full control over system voltages and frequency to the LCD_CON connector on the motherboard. 2. decrease) / right (next; ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-43...
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... ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for your busy overclocking work. Figure 1 ROG Rampage II Extreme Figure 2 2-45 Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on Figure 1, or use the supplied ProbeIt cable to connect to the motherboard as shown on the complicated motherboard layout, the clearly marked area gives you easier access...
... ProbeIt feature provides a nice touch for your busy overclocking work. Figure 1 ROG Rampage II Extreme Figure 2 2-45 Using ProbeIt You may connect the multitester to the motherboard as shown on Figure 1, or use the supplied ProbeIt cable to connect to the motherboard as shown on the complicated motherboard layout, the clearly marked area gives you easier access...
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...items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the ...Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Extreme Tweaker Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25...
...items Navigation keys 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Extreme Tweaker For changing the overclocking settings Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the ...Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Extreme Tweaker Main Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25...
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...the CPU and memory modules you select a CPU level. Scroll down to see more , set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz ...Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] EPU II Phase Control [Full Phase] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] *** Please key in numbers or select voltage! *** Warning: this function belongs to Manual after you install on the motherboard. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save ...
...the CPU and memory modules you select a CPU level. Scroll down to see more , set Ai Overclock Tuner to overclocking, and it may cause instability. Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz ...Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] EPU II Phase Control [Full Phase] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] *** Please key in numbers or select voltage! *** Warning: this function belongs to Manual after you install on the motherboard. Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save ...
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...want to manually configure the settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a memory level. Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-13 3.3.1 Configure System Performance Settings The configuration options may ...vary depending on your CPU/memory model. Loads the optimal settings for the system. If you set overclocking parameters. The following two items appear when ...
...want to manually configure the settings in detail, set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] after selecting a memory level. Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-13 3.3.1 Configure System Performance Settings The configuration options may ...vary depending on your CPU/memory model. Loads the optimal settings for the system. If you set overclocking parameters. The following two items appear when ...
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... 100 to 500. The valid value ranges differently according to your memory module. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to [X.M.P]. Refer to adjust the PCIE frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] The following item ...Level Up [Auto] After you select a memory level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [ROG Memory Profile]. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to select the memory profile during overclocking between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile...
... 100 to 500. The valid value ranges differently according to your memory module. PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to set Ai Overclock Tuner to [X.M.P]. Refer to adjust the PCIE frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] The following item ...Level Up [Auto] After you select a memory level and set Ai Overclock Tuner to [ROG Memory Profile]. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to select the memory profile during overclocking between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile...
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... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] Extreme OV [Disabled] When set the CPU LED Selection item to [Vcore], the onboard CPU LED displays...onboard CPU LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition. The text color in the configuration field corresponds to [Disabled]. ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following nine (9) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard...
... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Differential Amplitude [Auto] Different AMP might enhance BCLK overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [700mV] [800mV] [900mV] [1000mV] Extreme OV [Disabled] When set the CPU LED Selection item to [Vcore], the onboard CPU LED displays...onboard CPU LED color, both of which indicate voltage condition. The text color in the configuration field corresponds to [Disabled]. ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following nine (9) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard...
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...: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to set the DRAM Reference...
...: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] IOH Clock Skew [Auto] Adjusting this item may need to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-19 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to set the DRAM Reference...
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...and removes computer viruses. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for detailed information. View the online help for extreme O.C. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides ...up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is a multimedia technology that allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II...
...and removes computer viruses. ASUS TurboV Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for detailed information. View the online help for extreme O.C. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides ...up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is a multimedia technology that allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II...