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... shut down function 2-51 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-51 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11...
... shut down function 2-51 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-51 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11...
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... 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 ASUS TurboV 4-32 4.4 RAID configurations 4-34 4.4.1 RAID definitions...
... 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 ASUS TurboV 4-32 4.4 RAID configurations 4-34 4.4.1 RAID definitions...
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... is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB ...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 ...
... is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel or triple-channel configuration. For effective use a more efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB ...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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...Or you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [...port to avoid mechanical conflict with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controllers. • These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE mode, you are set , refer to section ...
...Or you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [...port to avoid mechanical conflict with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controllers. • These connectors are using Windows® XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE mode, you are set , refer to section ...
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Click the Turn Off button to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-51 Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn... off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the ...
Click the Turn Off button to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. If you are using Windows® Vista™: 1. ROG Rampage II Extreme 2-51 Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn... off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the ...
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... sections for details on these utilities. This utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you...
... sections for details on these utilities. This utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... click Open. 4. RAMIIEXT.ROM RAMIIEXT ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility...‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish...
... click Open. 4. RAMIIEXT.ROM RAMIIEXT ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility...‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish...
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...disk check box. DOS environment a. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the bootable floppy disk. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS... setup At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy...
...disk check box. DOS environment a. Click Start from the format options field, then click Start. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the bootable floppy disk. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS... setup At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy...
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Use [+] or [-] to display a list of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. For example, selecting Main shows ... a field, select it then press to configure system. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-11 configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. To display the sub-menu...
Use [+] or [-] to display a list of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 3.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. For example, selecting Main shows ... a field, select it then press to configure system. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ROG Rampage II Extreme 3-11 configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. To display the sub-menu...
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...to fields other changes before exiting. If you made changes to save changes and exit. Select YES to the BIOS items. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup ... changes before saving the values to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this operation. Select YES to the non-volatile RAM. 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Exit &...
...to fields other changes before exiting. If you made changes to save changes and exit. Select YES to the BIOS items. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup ... changes before saving the values to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this operation. Select YES to the non-volatile RAM. 3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Exit &...
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... NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later ... support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-1 Always install the latest OS version...
... NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later ... support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-1 Always install the latest OS version...
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Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll - 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-3 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen ASUS InstAll - 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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... section 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use as your boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-9 From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). The boot...
... section 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use as your boot logo. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-9 From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). The boot...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9.
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... cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. •...8482; To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-11 The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. The VCT detects and reports open and ...
... cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • If you want the system to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. •...8482; To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-11 The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. The VCT detects and reports open and ...
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... after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to start monitoring your system and change the utility configuration. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition...
... after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to start monitoring your system and change the utility configuration. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. 4.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition...
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Refer to activate or deactivate. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-17 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 When...
Refer to activate or deactivate. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-17 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 When...
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... the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon.
... the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon.
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This browser displays various Windows® management information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information....Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-19 Small display Large display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds ...
This browser displays various Windows® management information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information....Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. ROG Rampage II Extreme 4-19 Small display Large display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds ...