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... the computer 2-44 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-44 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
... the computer 2-44 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-44 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General...
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Contents 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-24 4.3.7 CPU Level Up 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-33 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-33 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-34 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-34 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility......... 4-35 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-40...
Contents 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-24 4.3.7 CPU Level Up 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-27 4.3.9 ASUS TurboV 4-31 4.4 RAID configurations 4-33 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-33 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-34 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-34 4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility......... 4-35 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-40...
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... software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
... software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty...
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Rampage II GENE 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) Power Design - 8-phase CPU power...Memory power CPU Level Up Keyboard-Tweakit (adjustable frequency at back panel) Q-Fan Plus ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard ...
Rampage II GENE 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) Power Design - 8-phase CPU power...Memory power CPU Level Up Keyboard-Tweakit (adjustable frequency at back panel) Q-Fan Plus ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Q-Connector ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 3™ 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-Language BIOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion, PXE 1 x PS/2 Keyboard ...
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.... 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page 2-42 and 3-30 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY... feature collection provides you easy ways to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during POST. With auto phase switching for details. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 ... this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to install computer components, update the...
.... 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page 2-42 and 3-30 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY... feature collection provides you easy ways to short the pins or moving jumpers With an easy press during POST. With auto phase switching for details. ROG Rampage II GENE 1-5 ... this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to effortlessly fine-tune the performance without having to install computer components, update the...
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... chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-42 for individual users and home offices. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses and spyware...stored in one complete module. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 3-6 for each parameter. It is required before using C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When ...
... chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 3-42 for individual users and home offices. Kaspersky® Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses and spyware...stored in one complete module. The product incorporates the Kaspersky® Anti-Virus engine, which is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 3-6 for each parameter. It is required before using C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When ...
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Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU...Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and QPI/DRAM Core voltage; For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.5000 1.81592-1.89542 1.20000-1.39375 ... 1.40000-1.65625 Crazy (red) 1.60000- 1.96167- 1.66250- 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for power status. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. There are also...
Onboard LEDs The motherboard comes with LEDs that indicate the voltage conditions of the CPU...Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and QPI/DRAM Core voltage; For more information about voltage adjustment, refer to display in BIOS. CPU Voltage CPU PLL Voltage QPI/DRAM Core Voltage Normal (green) 0.85000-1.5000 1.81592-1.89542 1.20000-1.39375 ... 1.40000-1.65625 Crazy (red) 1.60000- 1.96167- 1.66250- 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information You may adjust the voltages in BIOS. Refer to the illustration below for power status. you can select the voltage to 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu. 1. There are also...
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The southbridge LED shows either the IOH Voltage or the IOH PCIE Voltage. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-3 The northbridge LED displays either the ICH Voltage or the ICH PCIE Voltage. IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE Voltage ... 1.51106-1.61706 High (yellow) 1.40491-1.64341 1.70981-1.84231 1.60366-1.84216 1.63031-1.80256 Crazy (red) 1.65666- 1.85556- 1.85541- 1.81581- Refer to display in BIOS. 2. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the...
The southbridge LED shows either the IOH Voltage or the IOH PCIE Voltage. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-3 The northbridge LED displays either the ICH Voltage or the ICH PCIE Voltage. IOH Voltage IOH PCIE Voltage ICH Voltage ICH PCIE Voltage ... 1.51106-1.61706 High (yellow) 1.40491-1.64341 1.70981-1.84231 1.60366-1.84216 1.63031-1.80256 Crazy (red) 1.65666- 1.85556- 1.85541- 1.81581- Refer to display in BIOS. 2. Northbridge/Southbridge LEDs The northbridge and southbridge LEDs each have two different voltage displays. You can select the voltage to the illustration below for the...
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...; 2 • 1.65 • 1.9 • • Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-17 Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1800C7DIN(XMP) 1GB ... the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2)...
...; 2 • 1.65 • 1.9 • • Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Vendor Part No. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-17 Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2000MHz capability Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage support (Optional) A* B* CORSAIR CM3X1024-1800C7DIN(XMP) 1GB ... the orange slots (A1, B1 and C1) as one set of Triple-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of 2)...
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...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 8-8-8-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) 9-9-9-24 (1601-9-9-9-24) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C*...;• • • • • (1601-9-9-9-28) • • • • 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Chip NO. Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing Dimm(Bios) 8-8-8-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-20 (1333-9-9-9-24) 8-8-8-24 (1601-8-8-8-24) 9-9-9-24 (1601-9-9-9-24) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C*...;• • • • • (1601-9-9-9-28) • • • • 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/ DS Chip Chip NO. Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1600MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...• 1.65 • • • 2.0 • • • • 1.65 • • • • 1.65 • • • • Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial... 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB (Kit of 2) 2GB (Kit of 3) SS/ DS Chip Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Heat-Sink Package J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BABG-DJ-E(ECC) J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BABG-DJ-E(ECC) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink...
...• 1.65 • • • 2.0 • • • • 1.65 • • • • 1.65 • • • • Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Crucial... 1GB 1GB 2GB 1GB 1GB 2GB 2GB (Kit of 2) 2GB (Kit of 3) SS/ DS Chip Chip NO. Timing DIMM (BIOS) Heat-Sink Package J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BABG-DJ-E(ECC) J1108BABG-DJ-E J1108BABG-DJ-E(ECC) Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink...
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Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (... OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK Qimonda SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Transcend Transcend Aeneon Asint Asint ASUS Elixir Patriot IMSH2GU13A1F1C-13H M378B2873DZ1-CH9 M391B2873DZ1-CH9 M378B5673DZ1-CH9 M391B5673DZ1-CH9 TS128MLK64V3U TS256MLK64V3U... Heat-Sink Package H5TQ1G83BFR J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E Z9HWR Z9HWR Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-18 (1333-7-7-7-18) 8-8-8-21 (1333-7-7-7-20) 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 9 (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333...
Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability (... OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK Qimonda SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Transcend Transcend Aeneon Asint Asint ASUS Elixir Patriot IMSH2GU13A1F1C-13H M378B2873DZ1-CH9 M391B2873DZ1-CH9 M378B5673DZ1-CH9 M391B5673DZ1-CH9 TS128MLK64V3U TS256MLK64V3U... Heat-Sink Package H5TQ1G83BFR J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E J1108BASE-DJ-E Z9HWR Z9HWR Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Timing DIMM (BIOS) (1333-9-9-9-24) 7-7-7-18 (1333-7-7-7-18) 8-8-8-21 (1333-7-7-7-20) 9-9-9-24 (1333-9-9-9-24) 9 (1333-9-9-9-24) (1333...
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Single-sided DS - ROG Rampage II GENE 2-21 Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink ...K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 1.5 ••• MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1GB SS MICRON 7VD22 7 •• Side(s): SS - Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix ... DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest QVL. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the...
Single-sided DS - ROG Rampage II GENE 2-21 Timing DIMM (BIOS) Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* D* CM3X1024-1066C7 1GB DS N/A Heat-Sink ...K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 1.5 ••• MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1GB SS MICRON 7VD22 7 •• Side(s): SS - Rampage II GENE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1067MHz capability Vendor CORSAIR Crucial Crucial Crucial ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix ... DDR3-1600 is supported for the latest QVL. ASUS exclusively provides two DDR3-1600 DIMM support for each memory channel. • Visit the...
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Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-23 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for later use . Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software ... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for details. Before installing the...
Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-23 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for later use . Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software ... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for details. Before installing the...
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... position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3...
... position, but the shutdwon function in S0 mode (DOS mode) still works. • Ensure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to enable the clr CMOS switch on the back I /O. 2. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-27 clr CMOS switch behavior System power state G3* S5* S0 (DOS mode) S0 (OS mode) S1 S3...
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... device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 9. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS setting to a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel audio system. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. • DO NOT insert ...Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ROG Rampage II GENE 2-29 These ports connect to [AHCI], and then reboot the system. IEEE 1394a port. Audio I/O ports. Refer to the audio configuration ...
... device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 9. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in the BIOS setting to a 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel audio system. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. • DO NOT insert ...Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ROG Rampage II GENE 2-29 These ports connect to [AHCI], and then reboot the system. IEEE 1394a port. Audio I/O ports. Refer to the audio configuration ...
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...you are using Windows® XP SP1 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives.... ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-31 2. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to Standard IDE mode by default. See section ...
...you are using Windows® XP SP1 or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives.... ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [blue]) These connectors are set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ROG Rampage II GENE 2-31 2. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to Standard IDE mode by default. See section ...
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USB910; USB1112) These connectors are for details. 4. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 2-32 Chapter... the system. To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS setting to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) This connector is...
USB910; USB1112) These connectors are for details. 4. You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. 2-32 Chapter... the system. To enable hot-plugging, set the Controller Mode item in the BIOS setting to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) This connector is...
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... panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front...
... panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front...
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... the jumper caps only when you intend to monitor temperature. 10. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors. Enable OPT FAN1/2 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for details. 11...
... the jumper caps only when you intend to monitor temperature. 10. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors. Enable OPT FAN1/2 overheat protection in BIOS if you want to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for details. 11...