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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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... memory configuration. Follow the table above for better performance Mode 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs Sockets DIMM_A2 Populated Populated DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Populated DIMM_B1 Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_C2 - ROG Rampage II Extreme...
... memory configuration. Follow the table above for better performance Mode 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 6 DIMMs Sockets DIMM_A2 Populated Populated DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is installed in DIMM slot A2, B2, or C2. Populated DIMM_B1 Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_C2 - ROG Rampage II Extreme...
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.... 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 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 memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard...
.... 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 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 memory installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard...
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...modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel 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... V V V V WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1024MB DS IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 QIMONDA V V V Side(s): SS - 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 - Size SS/DS Chip No.
...modules inserted into slots A1 and B1 as one pair of Dual-channel 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... V V V V WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1024MB DS IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 QIMONDA V V V Side(s): SS - 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 - Size SS/DS Chip No.
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...Select Screen Select Item +- Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level Up [Auto] Memory Level Up [Auto] Ai...Configuration DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [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...
...Select Screen Select Item +- Extreme Tweaker Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Target CPU Frequency: 3192MHz Target DRAM Frequency: 1333MHz CPU Level Up [Auto] Memory Level Up [Auto] Ai...Configuration DRAM Frequency UCLK Frequency QPI Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [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...
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... [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G] Memory Level Up [Auto] Allows you to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-13 Allows you to select a memory level, and the related parameters will be...
... [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto X.M.P. Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G] Memory Level Up [Auto] Allows you to [Manual] after selecting a CPU level. Configuration options: [Auto] [i7-crazy-3.60G] [i7-crazy-4.00G] ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-13 Allows you to select a memory level, and the related parameters will be...
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... #2] The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. R.O.G. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you to [ROG Memory Profile]. CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Speedy] [Flying] [Lightning] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], the...
... #2] The following item appears only when you set Ai Overclock Tuner to [Manual] or [X.M.P.]. R.O.G. eXtreme Memory Profile [Disabled] Allows you to [ROG Memory Profile]. CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Speedy] [Flying] [Lightning] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to [Manual], the...
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Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert ... section for that sensor also turns red. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-17 When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert ... section for that sensor also turns red. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-17 When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
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... changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-21 The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference...
... changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-21 The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference...