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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 Configuration 3-23 3.4.8 System Information 3-24 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-25 3.5.2 Chipset 3-27 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-28...
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 Configuration 3-23 3.4.8 System Information 3-24 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-25 3.5.2 Chipset 3-27 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration 3-28...
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... 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 4.3.8 CPU Level Up 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-28 4.3.10...
... 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 4.3.8 CPU Level Up 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-28 4.3.10...
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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® CPU support list. Intel® QuickPath Interconnect Triple channel memory architecture 6 x DIMM, max. 12GB, DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme...100/66/33 for up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology Supports Intel® Smart Cache * Refer...
...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® CPU support list. Intel® QuickPath Interconnect Triple channel memory architecture 6 x DIMM, max. 12GB, DDR3 1800 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Supports Intel® Extreme...100/66/33 for up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor Supports Intel® Dynamic Speed Technology Supports Intel® Smart Cache * Refer...
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...the performance instantly! No matter if you . The COP EX allows more confidence. Acting as this. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the one BIOS can be used for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for the ...and the motherboard will do the rest for you are all here! CPU Level Up Ever wish that you could have BIOS flexibility is critical but risky. Simply choose a processor you want to OC to save an overheating GPU. See pages 3-13 and 4-27 for details. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker ...
...the performance instantly! No matter if you . The COP EX allows more confidence. Acting as this. Loadline Calibration Maintaining ample voltage support for the CPU is the one BIOS can be used for frequency adjustment, over-voltage options, or memory timing settings, they are looking for the ...and the motherboard will do the rest for you are all here! CPU Level Up Ever wish that you could have BIOS flexibility is critical but risky. Simply choose a processor you want to OC to save an overheating GPU. See pages 3-13 and 4-27 for details. Extreme Tweaker Extreme Tweaker ...
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...the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1-3, and OPT_FAN1-3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of...motherboard components. CPU, chassis, power and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin OPT_FAN1-3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ROG Rampage II Extreme...
...the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1-3, and OPT_FAN1-3 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of...motherboard components. CPU, chassis, power and optional fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin OPT_FAN1-3) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. These are not jumpers! DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. ROG Rampage II Extreme...
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...to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. Memory Profile [Speedy] Allows you to section 3.5.1 for details. Refer to select the memory profile mode supported by your CPU model. The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express frequency. The values range from 100 to your memory module.... You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you to 500. R.O.G. Configuration options: [Speedy] [Flying] [Lightning] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). BCLK Frequency [XXX...
...to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. Memory Profile [Speedy] Allows you to section 3.5.1 for details. Refer to select the memory profile mode supported by your CPU model. The following item appears only when you set the PCI Express frequency. The values range from 100 to your memory module.... You can also type the desired value using the numeric keypad. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you to 500. R.O.G. Configuration options: [Speedy] [Flying] [Lightning] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the Internal Base Clock (BCLK). BCLK Frequency [XXX...
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...:12, Max:63) Ratio Actual Value :24 CPUID :106A4 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-25 NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS...
...:12, Max:63) Ratio Actual Value :24 CPUID :106A4 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-25 NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS...
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...systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Use the and keys to enable or disable... the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
...systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU TM Function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Use the and keys to enable or disable... the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and BCLK Frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). record. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.... and fastest way for extreme O.C. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. Marvell Yukon NCU Application Installs the Marvell Yukon NCU applications. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up...
...documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). record. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.... and fastest way for extreme O.C. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. Marvell Yukon NCU Application Installs the Marvell Yukon NCU applications. ASUS AI Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up...
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... always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to view the current status of any problem with these components. Click...the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the Preference section by ...
... always at a healthy operating condition. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to view the current status of any problem with these components. Click...the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore the Preference section by ...
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When you want to decrease value 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Click OK when finished. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels ...) and rectangular (small). You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. You...
When you want to decrease value 4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Click OK when finished. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels ...) and rectangular (small). You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. You...
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... used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the right panel. The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line...
... used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the right panel. The left panel of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line...
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...Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to normal state. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support The AI Suite main window appears. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-6 Engine Click ...to launch TurboV 4-22 Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to launch EPU-6 Engine, TurboV, Fan Xpert, CPU...
...Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions to normal state. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support The AI Suite main window appears. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-6 Engine Click ...to launch TurboV 4-22 Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch CPU Level Up Click to launch EPU-6 Engine, TurboV, Fan Xpert, CPU...
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.... Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. Select CPU Fan or Chassis Fan. Click to open the Calibration wiondow Dropdown list button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click... to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-25 To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double...
.... Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. Select CPU Fan or Chassis Fan. Click to open the Calibration wiondow Dropdown list button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click... to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-25 To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double...
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... maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: This mode automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Stable: This mode keeps the CPU fan at the same speed to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds... unsteady fan rotation. Click to close the Calibration window Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected.
... maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: This mode automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Stable: This mode keeps the CPU fan at the same speed to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. However, the fan will speed up when the temperature exceeds... unsteady fan rotation. Click to close the Calibration window Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected.
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. Click to select a CPU level Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS. 4.3.8 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up allows you to exit the utlity ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-27
After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, launch the utility by doubleclicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the CPU Level Up button on the AI Suite main window. Click to select a CPU level Click to apply the selected CPU level Click to overclock immediately with OC profile presets in WIndows® environment without the hassle of entering BIOS. 4.3.8 CPU Level Up The CPU Level Up allows you to exit the utlity ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-27
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You can select to run Calibration first. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-Six Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you to...
You can select to run Calibration first. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-Six Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you to...
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...certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration... options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. Advanced settings menu Click Setting ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to the highest level. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support...
...certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration... options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. Advanced settings menu Click Setting ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to the highest level. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support...
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... enable TweakIt function, set to Auto Mode. Or, you 've installed TweakIt driver from the bundled Support DVD. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-31 Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never...
... enable TweakIt function, set to Auto Mode. Or, you 've installed TweakIt driver from the bundled Support DVD. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-31 Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never...
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...BCLK Frequency in BIOS below 200MHz for an adjustment range from 200MHz to 500MHz in TurboV. 4.3.10 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect ...advanced overclockability, adjust first the Extreme Tweaker items in BIOS, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. For advanced overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To launch ASUS TurboV 1. Save the current ...
...BCLK Frequency in BIOS below 200MHz for an adjustment range from 200MHz to 500MHz in TurboV. 4.3.10 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to overclock the CPU frequency, CPU voltage, QPI/ Memory controller voltage, and DRAM voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect ...advanced overclockability, adjust first the Extreme Tweaker items in BIOS, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using ASUS TurboV. For advanced overclocking: Set BCLK Frequency in BIOS to 200MHz or above for an adjustment range from the motherboard support DVD. 2. To launch ASUS TurboV 1. Save the current ...